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Westward Passage

1932, Movie, NR, 72 mins

Westward Passage: Review

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A lightweight romance which pairs Harding and Olivier as two young lovebirds. Olivier, living at the poverty line, is a struggling author given to nasty displays of anger. When he's with Harding, however, his love for her is a sure remedy. Although they can barely support themselves, Harding and Olivier marry. Shortly thereafter, Harding presents her husband with news that she's pregnant. At first Olivier is charmed by his new daughter, but as she grows older and more mischievous (she likes to tie ribbons on Olivier's typewriter), his patience wears thin. The last straw comes when she spills tea all over Olivier's latest manuscript. He decides to do his writing away from home, leading to the break-up of their marriage. Harding sues for divorce and rebounds by marrying Pichel, a staid businessman who can offer financial security and who will willingly adopt Harding's daughter. Years later Harding and Olivier meet again in Europe, both now enjoying a more secure and luxurious life. Olivier has finally become the successful writer he dreamed of being. Harding, however, must soon return to the States by boat. As a surprise, Olivier gets himself a ticket on the same ship, and the two travel together. The love they once had for each other again fills their hearts. When they reach land they are given a chance to continue their romance. Harding's husband is too busy to meet her at the boat so Olivier offers to escort her. They decide to stop at an inn run by Pitts--the same inn where they stayed when they were first married. Their love is fully renewed and Harding and Oliver vow to remain together. Although WESTWARD PASSAGE sometimes comes across as overly theatrical, it still manages to engage and entertain much in the same way as the works of Noel Coward, whose "Private Lives" it resembles. Harding and Olivier are both charming, and it's nice to see one of the queens of 1930s romances not steeped in somber sacrifice for once. leave a comment
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