Those We Love
Those We Love

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Those We Love

1932
Movie
72 min
English

Director Robert Florey's 1932 melodrama about a woman who suspects her husband of infidelity stars Mary Astor, Kenneth MacKenna, Tommy Conlon, Lilyan Tashman, Hale Hamilton, Cecil Cunningham and Virginia Sale.

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IMDb6.9/10
Director: Edmund GouldingGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

This melodrama focuses on a young woman, Iris, who is torn between her affection for her father's charming but unreliable young business partner, Gerry, and her responsibility to her family. As her father's financial situation deteriorates, Iris must make difficult choices that impact her own happiness and the future of those around her.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Those We Love' received a generally positive reception, praised for its emotional depth and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. Critics noted its successful portrayal of familial duty versus romantic love, though some found the plot somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its touching portrayal of familial bonds and romantic entanglements.

  • The performances, especially from the female lead, were highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some critics noted a conventional narrative structure.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this early film is not readily available through typical modern platforms.

Fun Fact

The film was based on the original play 'The First Mrs. Fraser' by St. John Ervine, which itself was inspired by real-life events concerning a woman who attempted to commit suicide after her husband left her for a younger woman.

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