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After Larry Darrent accidentally kills his lover's blackmailing husband, someone else is arrested for the crime. When he is found guilty, Larry and Wanda have just three weeks together before he must give himself up or let an innocent man go to the gallows.
In this wartime drama, a woman named Lady Dene (Madeleine Carroll) takes the blame for a crime committed by her husband to protect their reputation. While serving a prison sentence, she meets a fellow inmate who becomes a significant figure in her life. The film explores themes of sacrifice, love, and the harsh realities of imprisonment during a period of conflict.
Upon its release, '21 Days' received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its dramatic performances and thematic depth, while others found its pacing slow. It is often noted for featuring Vivien Leigh in an early, albeit minor, role before her international stardom.
The film features strong performances from its lead actors.
Its exploration of sacrifice and love in dire circumstances is commendable.
Some viewers found the narrative pacing to be deliberately slow.
Google audience: Audience reception for '21 Days' is not widely available through Google's aggregated reviews, making it difficult to provide a specific summary of user sentiment.
Vivien Leigh, who would later achieve global fame as Scarlett O'Hara in 'Gone with the Wind', appears in '21 Days' in a supporting role before her breakout performance.
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A happy couple (Laurence Olivier & Vivien Leigh) return from a day out to discover her husband waiting for them. He demands £20 to go away, a fracas ensues and in self-defence, Olivier kills him. He dumps the body and then confides in his c...