Lonely Road
Lonely Road

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Lonely Road

1936
Movie
80 min
English

Commander Stevenson, suffering from unrequited love drives to the coast while very drunk and interrupts some smugglers and informs Scotland Yard.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: Arthur B. WoodsGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A successful but emotionally distant architect falls for a younger woman, leading him to re-evaluate his priorities. As their relationship deepens, he must confront his past and decide what truly matters in life. The film explores themes of love, regret, and the search for happiness.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Lonely Road' received a mixed-to-positive reception upon its release, with particular praise for its performances and atmospheric direction. Audiences found the romantic storyline engaging, though some critics noted its conventional narrative. It is considered a competent example of British drama from the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its mature handling of romantic entanglements.

  • Clive Brook's performance was often highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some found the plot to be somewhat predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception information for 'Lonely Road (1936)' is not readily available through typical online aggregators, making it difficult to summarize specific user likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

Lilli Palmer, who played the romantic lead, was making her debut in an English-language film with 'Lonely Road'.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Clive Brook could be a bit aloof, dry even, on occasion - but he manages to exude a little more charisma in this quite exciting crime thriller. His ("Cdr. Stevenson") love life isn't quite going to plan when he has a bit too much to drink b...