Happy new year all, and most of all happy film watching! I'm starting the year with THE WASHINGTON MASQUERADE, the film of the stage play The Claw, in which Mr B starred with his then and future wives (seriously).
It's a quick film, reminiscent of A FREE SOUL, but with a generally lesser supporting cast. Mr B also does little chewing of scenery (bar opening scene!) and there are fine, delicate, even somewhat tender moments. It's enjoyable watching him play a more modulated, quiet character. The finale took me aback, I admit.
This is also the film where Mr B purportedly broke a hand banging it on a table during the opening scene. I buy it :)
The film really makes me wish I could have seen the play, especially given the scandal that ensued leading to his divorce from Doris Rankin.
Best line from another actor: "you're a little man, and very badly dressed " Cue amused Barrymore brow elevation.
Merry Barrymoring!
It's a quick film, reminiscent of A FREE SOUL, but with a generally lesser supporting cast. Mr B also does little chewing of scenery (bar opening scene!) and there are fine, delicate, even somewhat tender moments. It's enjoyable watching him play a more modulated, quiet character. The finale took me aback, I admit.
This is also the film where Mr B purportedly broke a hand banging it on a table during the opening scene. I buy it :)
The film really makes me wish I could have seen the play, especially given the scandal that ensued leading to his divorce from Doris Rankin.
Best line from another actor: "you're a little man, and very badly dressed " Cue amused Barrymore brow elevation.
Early scene of Jefferson Keane returning triumphantly
