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Rich and Strange (1931)
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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Overview
After receiving an advance inheritance, a bored London couple set off on a world cruise hoping to rejuvenate their marriage and escape their dull routine. But newfound wealth and freedom only expose deeper cracks in their relationship, as each becomes infatuated with someone else. Their journey through exotic ports and mounting disillusionment ultimately brings them face to face with the fragility—and resilience—of love.
Length 83 minutes
Actors
Henry Kendall | Joan Barry | Percy Marmont | Betty Amann | Elsie Randolph | Aubrey Dexter | Hannah Jones | Arty Ash | Bill Shine
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2023 | Home Theater | Blu-ray | Owned | 4 stars |
| (Average) 4 stars |
Viewing Notes
Capably shot but good god did I fucking hate Henry Kendall’s Fred Hill character. He’s not supposed to be likable for a decent amount of the film but he’s supposed to have a redemptive arc once he comes to his senses. Instead, all he does is turn back into the same insufferable asshole he was at the beginning of the film before he had money. The humor is mostly humorless and the whole thing reeks of British classism and colonialism (to be fair it was 1931, so both of those things were perfectly acceptable back then). Easily the least favorite of all the Hitchcock films I’ve watched.
The other thing that drove me fucking insane was the foley work. We didn’t need to hear every footstep in every scene. Pretty awful and only forgivable because this was at the advent of the talkie era.
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