First Love (1939)

Originally posted on the blog Java's Journey First Love (1939) stars Deanna Durbin in a modern adaptation of Cinderella. Orphaned Connie (Durbin) graduates from an all-girls' school and goes to live with her Uncle (Eugene Pallette), his wacky wife (Leatrice Joy), his bossy daughter Barbara (Helen Parrish) and his lethargic son Walter (hilariously played by Lewis Howard). Connie finds love amid the madness.The film also stars Kathleen Howard, who...

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A Farce and a Drama: Thoughts on I’ll Be Yours (1947)

I’ll Be Yours (1947) is an uneven film which seeks to blend farce and high drama seamlessly but does not quite succeed, leaving the audience with the feeling of having seen two separate movies at once. (Tom has made his notes and outlined the plot here.)(Update: Mark has made some wonderfully perceptive points about this film in the comments.) A FARCE AND A DRAMA I’ll Be Yours is a Felix Jackson adaptation of The Good Fairy (1935) - the Preston...

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