Forgotten
Papa Strauss, a widower, is being shifted around from one married-son's home to the other, and is unwelcome at all because his daughter-in-laws' object to his smelly pipe smoking. Finally the family tucks him 'out of sight and out of mind' into a nursing home, with very little 'honor thy father' thought given to it. However, unmarried daughter, Lena, who loves her father dearly, has a bright fiancée, who makes a lot of money off of a patent, and they make a home for him.
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Plot Summary
A struggling writer, desperately seeking inspiration, finds himself entangled in a complex web of deceit and danger when he witnesses a crime. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a conspiracy that puts his own life at risk. He must race against time to expose the truth before he becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
Forgotten was a modest success upon its release, praised for its suspenseful plot and atmospheric direction. While not a major critical darling, it was generally well-received by audiences for its engaging mystery elements and effective performances. It is often cited as an example of pre-Code thrillers.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its tight pacing and suspenseful narrative.
- Commended for its atmospheric cinematography and intriguing mystery.
- Arlen's performance as the increasingly desperate writer was a highlight.
Google audience: Audience reviews from the era are scarce, but contemporary mentions highlight its effectiveness as a thriller that kept viewers on the edge of their seats.
Fun Fact
The film was shot quickly and on a relatively low budget, a common practice for studios seeking to fill their release schedules with B-movies and genre pictures during the Depression era.
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