This dated adaption of one of Philip Barry's lesser known works serves as the film
debut of Ann Harding and the fourth film for Fredric March since coming west to
Hollywood. Both Harding and March show that they have the right stuff for
lengthy film careers.
Paris Bound is a lot less known than The Philadelphia Story, The Animal Kingdom, Holiday, and Without Love mostly because it isn't as good as the others. The film opens with Harding and March exchanging their vows. But they're going to be mature about it. It will be open, but discreet.
Which is all some former lovers, Carmelita Geraghty for him and Leslie Fenton for her is all the encouragement they need.
This film could use a restoration if for no other reason it has two noted Hollywod luminaries and it's by a major American playwright.. The leads perform well, but Paramount hadn't mastered talkie technique.
Even minor Philip Barry should be preserved and enjoyed.
Paris Bound is a lot less known than The Philadelphia Story, The Animal Kingdom, Holiday, and Without Love mostly because it isn't as good as the others. The film opens with Harding and March exchanging their vows. But they're going to be mature about it. It will be open, but discreet.
Which is all some former lovers, Carmelita Geraghty for him and Leslie Fenton for her is all the encouragement they need.
This film could use a restoration if for no other reason it has two noted Hollywod luminaries and it's by a major American playwright.. The leads perform well, but Paramount hadn't mastered talkie technique.
Even minor Philip Barry should be preserved and enjoyed.