“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 conquer 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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