Looking Forward 1933
Looking Forward
Depression Era story set in London about a wealthy shop owner who goes bankrupt and is forced to fire his faithful staff.
Depression Era story set in London about a wealthy shop owner who goes bankrupt and is forced to fire his faithful staff.
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Full Cast & Crew... Tim Benton
... Gabriel Service Sr.
... Mrs. Isobel Service
... Caroline Service
... Michael Service
... Geoffrey Fielding
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See All 2 Reviews23 Jun 2021 by Frank F
A Great Depression era film with a setting in London, but filmed in the US. While Warner Brothers films generally viewed the excesses of the greedy and corrupt rich as the cause of the Depression, MGM generally attributed the cause to be a lack of confidence with the cure being more entrepreneurship, belt tightening and innovation. In "Looking Forward", Tim Benton (Barrymore), is let go during hard times despite his 40 years with the firm due to his lack of ambition and advancement. Lather, Gabriel Service Sr. (Lewis Stone), the CEO, is ready to sell out when he meets with Tim in a park. Tim's success of running a very successful family business gives Gabriel the courage to tun down the sale and fight for his company's survival at the risk of being poor. Instead of waiting for economy to improve, the firm will now innovate, which will in turn motivate his workforce.
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Release Date:
Apr 28, 1933 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 22`
MMPA Rating:
NR
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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A Great Depression era film with a setting in London, but filmed in the US. While Warner Brothers films generally viewed the excesses of the greedy and corrupt rich as the cause of the Depression, MGM generally attributed the cause to be a lack of confidence with the cure being more entrepreneurship, belt tightening and innovation. In "Looking Forward", Tim Benton (Barrymore), is let go during hard times despite his 40 years with the firm due to his lack of ambition and advancement. Lather, Gabriel Service Sr. (Lewis Stone), the CEO, is ready to sell out when he meets with Tim in a park. Tim's success of running a very successful family business gives Gabriel the courage to tun down the sale and fight for his company's survival at the risk of being poor. Instead of waiting for economy to improve, the firm will now innovate, which will in turn motivate his workforce.
A good Depression-era story set in London, concerning two men, one who was sacked from his job due to his lack of advancement in 40 years, and the other, the owner of the firm, who's desperate and ready to sell out. To some, the story may seem simplistic and/or contrived, but I thought it was an enjoyable, simple tale. It's nice every now and then to sit down and watch something with a happy ending. An interesting performance is contributed by Benita Hume, who was married to Ronald Colman. Interestingly enough, as the story takes place in England, nearly the entire cast is British. All except for the person in the lead role: Philadelphia-born Lionel Barrymore! Would I recommend? Yes, to those who don't mind something that is enjoyably laid-back and old-fashioned.
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Looking Forward
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
Cast
... Tim Benton
... Gabriel Service Sr.
... Mrs. Isobel Service
... Caroline Service
... Michael Service
... Geoffrey Fielding
... Mr. Birkenshaw
... Lil Benton
... Mr. James Felton
... Willie Benton
... Elsie Benton
... Philip Bendicott
... Mr. Tressitt
... Mr. Burton
... Mr. Barker
... Gray Mortimer
... Miss Judd
... Mrs. Munsey
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... Producer