The first half is ludicrously old fashioned, but the 2nd half is very progressive by 1930s standards. There are some beautiful moments here. The casual film goer would probably be bored stiff, but if you're a lover of old Hollywood, there's plenty to love here.
This review of Arrowsmith (1931) was written by Ben L on 11 Aug 2017.
Arrowsmith has generally received mixed reviews.
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