Review of The Fallen Idol (1948) by Joshua T — 23 Feb 2008
Wonderful acting from Mr Richardson and Mrs Dresedel as well as Mr Henrey (though I am not surprised that some people find him annoying), some nice shots, and clever, simple story (with the complexity originating from the characters).
Not recommended for people who dont like "old movies" because the pacing is at times (especially the first half) rather unhurried (unlike Third Man, which I could reommend to everyone), but I wonder whether the tension in the second half would have been as effective (especially given the somewhat prosaic nature of the key plot event) if less time had been spent sletching the relationship between Baines and the boy?
This review of The Fallen Idol (1948) was written by Joshua T on 23 Feb 2008.
The Fallen Idol has generally received very positive reviews.
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