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My name is Stephen Vincent D'Emidio. I'm a 45 year-old writer and entertainment journalist living in New York City.
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One Man's Journey (1933)
I couldn't agree more
16 July 2008 - 2 out of 3 users found this review helpful.
Wonderful film. Saw it last night on TCM and it made me pine for more feel-good films just like it. That's not to say it's sappy, just a refreshing break from all the cultural downers that remind us constantly how screwed-up we are. I like it when a film tries to put a spotlight on virtues like generosity and selflessness. Moreover, Lionel Barrymore is always wonderful to watch, very, very convincing, and the little song near the end (I won't spoilt it!) almost had me in tears.
With regard to the depiction of virtue, other films that come to mind are "City for Conquest," "Angels with Dirty Faces" (that ending!)and of course "Casablanca." It's especially satisfying when a character of questionable virtue steps-up when the chips are down.
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