Monday, July 27, 2009

Lassie Come Home

Roddy Mcdowell, Elizabeth Taylor

MGM 1943.

This was the first film made from the 1939 novel and it's a doozy. Spectacular locations, strong story (not overly sentimental!), good pacing, characters. Beautiful lighting all the way through. Excellent matte work.

I was prepared for treacle but found instead a sweet little story made with pride and skill.

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