Lionel Barrymore was fantastic in this role as the good guy. It's a heart warming film, and shows how a lot of directors and producers should go back to the 1930's and learn how to do it right. I don't feel that this picture was dated at all, considering the period for which it was made. Horse and buggies in the early 1900's were not that unusual. Dr. Eli eventually owns a car, but it's nothing fancy. For a film released in 1933, it's perfectly fine.
Remember that the Great Depression was determining the fate of millions in this country at this time, and a film about a selfless country doctor probably raised quite a few spirits at the time.
Barrymore in one of his greatest roles, as far as I'm concerned. I thought all the acting was great, and would highly recommend this film. Thanks TCM for providing this jewel of a film for us!
Remember that the Great Depression was determining the fate of millions in this country at this time, and a film about a selfless country doctor probably raised quite a few spirits at the time.
Barrymore in one of his greatest roles, as far as I'm concerned. I thought all the acting was great, and would highly recommend this film. Thanks TCM for providing this jewel of a film for us!