While I wasn’t bowled over by the rest of the series directed by Frank Borzage that recently played at the Siskel Film Center, I did have a strong memory of this film, which I’d seen many years ago. It didn’t disappoint.
I’d forgotten about Leo Carrillo’s humorous turn as Boyer’s best mate Cesare, “the greatest chef in all of Europe”, but not Colin Clive’s sinister embodiment of a shipping magnet who stops at nothing to possess the woman both he and Boyer love. [***** out of 5]
Great movie! I brought a friend to see this, and she was left speechless at the end–it was that romantic.