alimpaul

Something about old films and the way the predictability does not inhibit viewing enjoyment. I really liked this movie and found it very strait-forward and pure. The acting was superb and the performances by Greer Garson and Gregory Peck were both fantastic as well as nice performances by the supporting actresses Marsha Hunt (Constance Scott) and Gladys Cooper (Clarissa Scott).

A tale of and Irish-poor girl, Mary Rafferty (Garson), who finds love outside of her social status with Paul Scott (Peck), and heir to the families Steel fortune/mill...nothing real or avant-Gard happening but the truth of how love has no boundaries. I truly feel that this movie should be used as a blue-print to how Hollywood can portray a true love-without-boundaries type melodrama in the most exquisite and pure way.

As a member of Hollywood Heritage Organization, this was a real treat. For the first time the magic of Catalina Island was revealed through a lovely and researched documentary. Even more inspiring is that there is so much to be researched and filmed on the topic of Hollywood and how the stars lived in the golden ages. Perhaps Greg will feel the need to research other Golden Era hot spots and bring the stories to the attention of the public. Perhaps a story on the Roosevelt Hotel, or research into the many interesting architectural digs that have survived the every growing changes in Hollywood. I like to see that someone is preserving our rich history here in Hollywood. Kudos to Greg Reitman.