Two Days
Two Days

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Two Days

1932
Movie
60 min
Ukrainian

The Red Army enters the city, while the White Army leaves it. There are only two people in the landlord’s estate, an old doorkeeper and a grammar school student, the landlord’s son. The house is taken by the Red Army detachment, and the doorkeeper’s son Andrii, a Bolshevik, is among them. The old man does not share his beloved son’s views and protects the landlord’s son hiding him in the attic.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: William A. SeiterGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy and powerful businessman, accustomed to getting his way, finds himself in a precarious situation when he is kidnapped. During his captivity, he is forced to confront his own prejudices and re-evaluate his life, as he experiences a reality far removed from his privileged existence. The ordeal leads to unexpected personal growth and a shift in his perspective on the world and the people in it.

Critical Reception

Despite its potentially intriguing premise, "Two Days" (1932) received a generally lukewarm reception from critics and audiences alike. While Wallace Beery's performance was noted, the film's plot and execution were often found to be lacking in depth and originality. It is largely remembered as a minor film from a prolific era in Hollywood.

What Reviewers Say

  • Wallace Beery delivers a characteristic performance but cannot elevate the predictable narrative.

  • The film suffers from a simplistic plot and a lack of genuine comedic or dramatic impact.

  • Considered a forgettable entry in Beery's filmography.

Google audience: Audience reviews for "Two Days" are scarce due to its age and limited availability. Those that exist tend to reflect the critical sentiment, with many finding the film to be dated and unremarkable.

Fun Fact

Wallace Beery, who plays a wealthy industrialist in the film, was one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors at the time, known for his tough-guy persona that often translated into sympathetic, albeit gruff, characters.

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