Autumn Crocus

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• 1934
• 1 hr 26 mins
• Drama

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Here is the story of a woman's suppressed emotions on the brink of release in the form of an illicit romance, but suppressed again as she goes back to her English classroom cherishing memories of what might have been. This is putting baldly the basic elements of a drama told with the delicate touches of an etching. Life where surface emotional shadings never go deeper than pastel often has as much poignant drama as in its more vivid manifestations where passion is deep red. This is one of those things. Modern youngsters, given to self expression, may find it difficult to understand. Those average American audiences which like to see their heroes and heroines do the things they would like to do, but haven't the courage or opportunity to attempt, will not like it. This is entertainment only for those who prefer their emotional stimulants, vintage product. Fay Compton, who played the original role on the London stage, is a joy as the wistful school teacher who meets a young dashing inn keeper in the Austrian Tyrol and almost decides to cast her lot with him in the mountains of his homeland, even though she discovers he is married. Ivor Novello, as the inn keeper, gives a splendid performance, too. The photography is beautiful.