Christopher Strong

1933

1h 18m

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5.8/10

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Romance

A romance develops between a happily married middle-aged British politician and an adventurous young aviatrix.

Directors

Dorothy Arzner

Writers

Gilbert Frankau(novel by)

Zoe Akins(screenplay by)

Stars

Katharine Hepburn

Colin Clive

Billie Burke

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Katharine Hepburn

Lady Cynthia Darrington

Colin Clive

Sir Christopher Strong

Lady Elaine Strong

Monica Strong

Harry Rawlinson

Carrie Valentine

Carlo

Bryce Mercer

Fortune Teller (uncredited)

Margaret Lindsay

Autograph Seeker at Party (uncredited)

Paul Ralli

Tango Dancer (uncredited)

Donald Stuart

Joseph Drummond (uncredited)

Gwendolyn Logan

Bradford (uncredited)

Directors

Dorothy Arzner

Writers

Gilbert Frankau(novel by)

Zoe Akins(screenplay by)

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The eponymous and successful politician (Colin Clive) is happily married to "Elaine" (Billie Burke) and both are trying to rein in their increasingly wayward daughter "Monica" (Helen Chandler) who is spending way too much time with the married "Harry" (Ralph Forbes). They've all read of the derring-do of aeronaut "Lady Cynthia" (Katharine Hepburn) and a chance meeting as a result of a silly bet introduces her to the erstwhile unimpeachable and loving father. Initially, they all take an hand in trying to keep "Monica" on the rails, but we can see the frequency of their associations is leading to a temptation that could have disastrous consequences for just about everyone. I thought the subject matter of this film quite racy for 1933 and the workmanlike Hepburn successfully exhibits a tom-boyish persona then seems equally at home in the shining "moth" dress that shows she can turn her sartorial hand as required to societal needs and expectations. The production is all a bit static, though, and the episodic nature of the storytelling does rather lead us by the nose. I couldn't decide if the denouement was a cop out or a clever and fitting one but that's really the only thing to ponder in this otherwise watchable but forgettable Dorothy Arzner drama.

Geronimo196704 Apr, 2024