The life of Irish politician Charles Stewart Parnell, following from 1880 onward his struggle to secure Home Rule, pursued in prison, Parliament, and elsewhere. Emphasis is on the relationship with married Katie O'Shea which threatens to bring all Parnell's plans to ruin.
Is it worth your time? Honestly? Maybe if you’re a die-hard fan of 1930s studio gloss or just have a weird obsession with Clark Gable’s mustache. If you’re looking for a serious political thriller or even a remotely believable Irish accent, you should probably skip this one. It’s the kind of movie that feels like it’s ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
John M. Stahl
John M. Stahl
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly? Maybe if you’re a die-hard fan of 1930s studio gloss or just have a weird obsession with Clark Gable’s mustache. If you’re looking for a serious political thriller or even a remotely believable Irish accent, you should probably skip this one. It’s the kind of movie that feels like it’s wearing a costume that’s three sizes too big. It’s not often you see a movie try so hard to be important while feeling so utterly small. The whole thing hinges on the relationship..."
Edmund Gwenn
Elsie T. Schauffler, John Van Druten, S.N. Behrman
United States
