As a George Sanders fan I was disappointed to see him in this poorly written, directed and acted film. Not only is he insensitive, he is unsympathetic. In 'Samson and Delilah' he plays an antagonist. Because the script is good and the direction is at DeMille's best, Sanders' performance is sympathetic, and you like both the protagonist and the antagonist. In 'Ivanhoe' he plays the antagonist, Bois Guilbert. He is likable and sympathetic because the writing is good, and Richard Thorpe's directing is at his best. Therefore Sanders' performance is sympathetic. This is a successful anti-hero, but his performance in this film is anti- sympathetic. He is totally unlikeable, and there are no redeeming qualities in the film whatsoever. I'll have to read the novel to see if it is as disappointing as the film.
Review of The Moon and Sixpence
