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The story, starring Constance Bennett and Douglass Montgomery, involves a Canadian POW being hidden by a German citizen during World War I.
In 1917, during the final days of World War I, a young British officer is captured by the Germans. While imprisoned, he begins a passionate affair with the wife of his German guard. Their forbidden romance blossoms amidst the backdrop of war-torn Europe, leading to dangerous consequences and difficult choices as the conflict nears its end.
Upon its release, 'Everything Is Thunder' received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its dramatic intensity and performances, while others found its plot somewhat contrived. The film was noted for its mature themes and direction.
Praised for its emotional depth and the central performances.
Noted for its mature handling of a wartime romance.
Some found the narrative elements to be less convincing.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this early film.
The film was based on the 1932 novel of the same name by Compton Mackenzie, which itself was inspired by a real-life incident during World War I.
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There is just too much lacking about this to give it much traction with the audience. Set in the Great War, Canadian officer "McGrath" (Douglass Montgomery) manages to flee an Hun POW camp (killing a guard in the process) and make his way t...