Christopher Columbus

Essentially lifeless story of "the Great Navigator" starring Mr. and Mrs. Fredric March. Lots of costumes, backstage intrigues at the Spanish court, many extras, and what would appear to be all the elements of a successful movie. But making a film is like baking a cake--if you have all the right ingredients and the wrong recipe, it'll come out flat. Such was the case with this film. Fully half of it took place in Isabella's court and by the time we get to the good stuff, our yawns have superseded our interest. Columbus (March) and son (Cole) want to meet Isabella (Eldridge). They ask a priest (Aylmer) to arrange it. Sullivan has Eldridge's ear at court and wants to...