In under three quarters of an hour, director Bernard Vorhaus highlights three significant aspects of life - the dignity and pride that keeps the underprivileged ticking, the apathy of the rich, and the concern of a few tha... more »t dare to be different, regardless of the cost. Vorhaus uses striking contrasts to highlight these undeniable truths - the sordid broken-down lean-tos of the poor against the opulent mansions of the rich, the defiant "what?s in it for you attitude" of the poor towards anybody trying to be of help against the "What?s he doing here" kind of attitude of the rich when the poor wander into their ?territory?. Amidst these conflicting interests, he places one soul who tries to bridge the gap. The fact that he fails only underlines the gravity of the situation. Set in an ordinary unnamed town, the plot centers on the efforts of a doctor to provide better living conditions for the down trodden and on the society?s indifference to his concerns. Some rib-tickling humor comes from the widowed Norma?s amorous pursuits and a couple of young children who can?t keep their hands to themselves. Insightful and thought provoking, this classic Hollywood movie has a message that is just as relevant today as it was in the ?40s. Witness it.« less
Director:A2ZCDS.com Genres:Drama Sub-Genres:Drama Studio:A2zcds.com Format:DVD - Black and White,Color,Full Screen - Full length DVD Release Date: 10/03/2005 Original Release Date: 01/01/1940 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1940 Release Year: 2005 Run Time: 0hr 51min Screens: Black and White,Color,Full Screen Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 Edition: Collector's Edition MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English Subtitles:English