The story of "Four Daughters" starts with the real-life Lane sisters. The idea was for the four sisters to play the four roles in the film. During casting, one Lane sister did not make the grade, but the other three appear in the film, and it was the first film for the youngest, Priscilla, who went on to a successful career, though she quit films after ten years. The other sisters were not in film long either.
Michael Curtiz directs this story of a wholesome, loving family whose equilibrium is upset by the young men who enter the daughters' lives. The youngest, Ann, is the perfect role for the bright-eyed Priscilla Lane. She serves as the catalyst for conflict due to the affections of more than one man.
If it sounds like the film has a foreboding, dark quality, it really doesn't. Even in its darkest moments, the film maintains a warm feeling that centers around the loving family vignettes.
John Garfield also gets his film debut as Mickey, the cynical guy who latches on to the family, hoping their happiness might rub off on him.
The film is worth watching, especially to see novice Priscilla Lane dominate the film with her cheery portrayal.
Michael Curtiz directs this story of a wholesome, loving family whose equilibrium is upset by the young men who enter the daughters' lives. The youngest, Ann, is the perfect role for the bright-eyed Priscilla Lane. She serves as the catalyst for conflict due to the affections of more than one man.
If it sounds like the film has a foreboding, dark quality, it really doesn't. Even in its darkest moments, the film maintains a warm feeling that centers around the loving family vignettes.
John Garfield also gets his film debut as Mickey, the cynical guy who latches on to the family, hoping their happiness might rub off on him.
The film is worth watching, especially to see novice Priscilla Lane dominate the film with her cheery portrayal.