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| Value for Money | 10/10 |
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| Overall rating | 10/10 |
Full review by
AWG
expert review 
on 15th Nov 2004
User Rating : 10
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Good Points: A wonderful British 1947 movie has been re-discovered. A priceless gem!
Bad Points: In its present form is desperately in need of complete restoration.
General comments: So Well Remembered - What can I say? I am thrilled to be the first reviewer on The Review Centre to discuss this movie.
I believe it was previously thought lost forever and then turned up in the hands of a private collector.
"So Well Remembered" by James Hilton. Directed by Edward Dmytryk. Ruby Rosenberg is associate producer. Adrian Scott is producer. Original Music is by Hanns Eisier.
On the day that the Second World War ends, Mayor George Boswell recalls events of the previous 25 years in his home town of Browdley, Lancashire, England (filmed Macclesfield, Cheshire, England). As Councillor and local newspaper editor, George has fought so hard to better the conditions in this bleak mill town. As a young man he meets, quickly falls in love with, and marries Olivia Channing. John Channing (Olivia's father) is an elderly gent, now somewhat confused, but having served jail time for a scandal involving the mill he owned.
Olivia is an ambitious young woman and manages to guide George to almost becoming a British Member of Parliament. However, their lives and priorities change forever when diphtheria breaks out in Browdley . . .
Without giving away too much, Olivia turns out to not only be ambitious but also quite evil.
A stunning performance from John Mills as George Boswell (in my opinion exceeding that of Willie Mossop in 'Hobson's Choice'). Excellent performances from Trevor Howard as Doctor Richard Whiteside; Martha Scott as Olivia; Patricia Roc as Julie Morgan. Supporting cast includes baby Hayley Mills as baby Julie Morgan. Plus the people of Macclesfield 1947.
There are recognisable scenes from Macclesfield, although of course the town has changed so much between 1947 and 2004 and is now amongst the wealthiest areas in Great Britain.
The film is made in 'Sepia' (that awful brownish/greenish effect), however one can alter one's TV etc. to black and white. There is a black frame break in the centre of the movie that needs a caption inserting to signify the passing of time. The sound is APPALLING. The musical score has turned to an excruciating distortion in places; there is an almost constant buzzing or droning noise. Running time: 114 mins. Colour: Sepia (b&w); Sound: Mono.
The movie is currently available apparently only from the Macclesfield area. See http://macc.me.uk
To any true film "buff" this will be an exciting discovery (to say the least!), and after 10/15 minutes you'll realise it's such a cracking movie that all it's present difficulties will be accepted. Enjoy it. Tony - Wilmslow, Cheshire, UK.
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