“Random Harvest” is a romantic drama, based on James Hilton’s book
of the same name and directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
Charles Rainier (Ronald Colman) a shell-shocked veteran of World War I
wanders out of the sanatorium and meets music hall star Paula Greer Garson who
nurses him back to health and marry and settle happily into a quiet humble
life, until he is involved in an accident which restores his original memories
of a former life of wealth and privilege while erases all recollection of his
post-war life.
So, a quiet and humble man disappears, and another man long missing as a
casualty of war, turns up and claims his vast inheritance.
So, what of his devoted wife Paula, whom he no longer recognizes, what
is she to do to reclaim her love? And will love conquers all in the end?
The film remains true to the Hilton novel and is one of the most
beautiful and tender movies I have ever seen.
The acting is flawless, the cinematography memorable, the characterizations
multi-dimensional, the scenery gorgeous and the peerless direction adds to the
pleasure.
A strong supporting cast aids the story telling
Susan Peters as Kitty, Henry Travers as Dr Sims, Reginald Owen as
Biffer, Bramwell Fletcher as Harrison and Philip Dorn as Dr Benet.
A film not to be missed.
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