A very good cast, an able director (Carol Reed, better known for THE THIRD MAN), a slick production, and an H.G. Wells story should add up to a fairly good movie, but something went wrong in this story about shop clerk Redgrave who remains a virtual nonentity until he becomes the heir to a
vast fortune. He is hoodwinked by society girl Wynwyard into marrying her, but at the last minute he backs out and runs off with his childhood sweetheart, Calvert. The two marry, but their marriage is marred when Calvert demands a simple existence while Redgrave is still flirting with the rich
ways he's acquired. However, Redgrave loses all his money which causes him and Calvert ...
Released:
1941
Rated:
NR
Length:
86 mins