Ida Lupino is a name that we know for one of the most stunning beauties ever to appear on screen.
And the beauty is great.
So is the actress.
So is the director.
This is a stage fare sort of film. A great film has to work on stage as well as screen. A great film has to inspire kids to make believe, although the subject matter here probably is over the heads of most kids.
This is the story of a respectable young woman, a total beauty on the order of Ida herself, rich in values, who is sexually assaulted.
What she goes through after-wards is well depicted. Not only does Ida show us what the world sees, but she shows us what the young lady sees.
Throughout the film, we get textbook directing and more. Not only is it blocked like a professional stage director would block it, but it is given all the additives that film can give. To say more would be to spoil what will be a pleasant experience for the viewer.
I call it "perfect directing", but you can't have a film this perfect without perfect writing and acting as well. This film excels on all levels.
I am a stickler for credible characters in incredible circumstances. However, here, we have credible characters in credible circumstances, and we still watch with interest. It is a heart filled story that will leave the strong men in tears.
And it is not dated. Still relevant today. A hidden gem.
