Tim Benton
Lionel Barrymore
Tim Benton
Looking Forward
“Your HEART KNOWS when a picture is GREAT!”
6.2
1933
1h 22m
Drama
Director: Clarence Brown
Overview
Depression Era story set in London about a wealthy shop owner who goes bankrupt and is forced to fire his faithful staff.
Cast
Gabriel Service Sr.
Lewis Stone
Gabriel Service Sr.
Mrs. Isobel Service
Benita Hume
Mrs. Isobel Service
Caroline Service
Elizabeth Allan
Caroline Service
Michael Service
Phillips Holmes
Michael Service
Geoffrey Fielding
Colin Clive
Geoffrey Fielding
Mr. Birkenshaw
Alec B. Francis
Mr. Birkenshaw
Lil Benton
Doris Lloyd
Lil Benton
Mr. James Felton
Halliwell Hobbes
Mr. James Felton
Willie Benton
Douglas Walton
Willie Benton
Elsie Benton
Viva Tattersall
Elsie Benton
Philip Bendicott
Lawrence Grant
Philip Bendicott
Reviews
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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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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