Seventh Heaven
Seventh Heaven

Seventh Heaven

1937Movie102 minEnglish

A Parisian sewer worker longs for a rise in status and a beautiful wife. He rescues a girl from the police, lives with her in a barren flat on the seventh floor, and then marches away to war.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Henry KingGenres: Drama, Romance, War

Plot Summary

In Paris during World War I, Dianne, a young woman fleeing an abusive uncle, finds refuge with Chico, a humble street cleaner. Despite their vastly different social standings, Chico falls deeply in love with her and proposes a marriage of convenience. As their bond deepens amidst the chaos of war, they discover a profound love that transcends their circumstances.

Critical Reception

Seventh Heaven (1937) is a remake of the 1927 silent film, and while it garnered some positive reviews for its performances and direction, it is generally considered less impactful than its predecessor. The film struggled to capture the magic of the original and received a mixed reception from critics and audiences upon its release.

What Reviewers Say

  • Simone Simon delivers a charming and delicate performance.
  • James Stewart provides a solid, if understated, performance as the romantic lead.
  • The direction captures the period effectively, but the narrative lacks the impact of the original silent film.

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Fun Fact

This 1937 version is a sound remake of the iconic 1927 silent film, which was a massive critical and commercial success and won the first Academy Award for Best Director for Frank Borzage.

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