Will Power
Edgar thinks he finally has a plan that will force his lazy, mooching brother-in-law to get a job. First, Edgar has some friends help him to stage a fake heart attack. Then, while he is supposed to be recovering, he taps into a source of mystical will power to do the rest.
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Plot Summary
The film chronicles the life of the American founding father, William Penn. It depicts his early life in England, his conversion to Quakerism, his subsequent persecution, and his eventual founding of the Colony of Pennsylvania in the New World.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'Will Power' was generally met with a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its historical scope and the performances, particularly from Robert Young. However, some found the pacing to be somewhat slow and the historical dramatization to be less engaging than other biopics of the era.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its ambitious historical narrative.
- Robert Young's portrayal of William Penn was a highlight.
- Some critics found the film's pacing to be uneven.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this film is not widely available on Google platforms.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a much larger production, but was scaled back due to studio financial concerns at the time.
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