A man, Hilary Fairfield returns home after fifteen years in a mental asylum. However, he finds things are not the way they were when he left.
Is this movie worth your time today? Yes, but mostly if you want to see a legendary star being born right in front of your eyes.People who love classic, high-intensity family dramas will eat this up. But if you can't stand old-fashioned plays where people shout their feelings at the ceiling, you will probably hate it. ...
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"Is this movie worth your time today? Yes, but mostly if you want to see a legendary star being born right in front of your eyes.People who love classic, high-intensity family dramas will eat this up. But if you can't stand old-fashioned plays where people shout their feelings at the ceiling, you will probably hate it. 😬The setup is pretty wild. John Barrymore plays Hilary, a man who has been in an asylum for fifteen years.He escapes on Christmas Day and just... shows up at home. The problem is ..."
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