Elnora Comstock is the badly abused daughter of Katherine Comstock, who blames her because her father was drowned while on the way home the night she was born. She finds her comfort with Margaret and Westley Sinton, a childless neighboring couple, who help her with her school costs, as does the wealthy Mrs.
Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for 1930s dramas that feel like they were filmed in someone's dusty attic, maybe. It’s perfect for a rainy afternoon when you don't want anything too loud or complicated. If you need pacing that moves faster than a slow walk, you’ll probably find this thing agonizing. I w...
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for 1930s dramas that feel like they were filmed in someone's dusty attic, maybe. It’s perfect for a rainy afternoon when you don't want anything too loud or complicated. If you need pacing that moves faster than a slow walk, you’ll probably find this thing agonizing. I wasn't sure what to expect going in, honestly. A lot of these older literary adaptations feel like they’re just checking boxes. But there’s a real, sharp edge to the way Louise Dres..."
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