One More River

Classical Hollywood's most convincing representation of contemporary Great Britain. A superb screen adaptation of John Galsworthy's last novel, ONE MORE RIVER represents a rare melding of the sensibilities of the theatre and the possibilities of cinema. Brilliantly directed by Whale, the story centers around Lady Clare Corven (Wynyard), who has been badly mistreated by her sadistic husband, Sir Gerald (Clive). Leaving home, she begins a platonic friendship with young Tony Croom (Lawton), who falls madly in love with her. Using a detective to spy on the couple, Sir Gerald soon brings the conflict to the divorce court, a move still capable of causing a scandal at tha...