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Counsellor at Law (1933)
Simply the Best
DO NOT MISS THIS ONE (if you can find it)! Distributors, for shame for not releasing it!
This is a fast-paced, tautly directed masterpiece, combining the fabulous director William Wyler ("Dodsworth," "The Best Years of Our Lives") with the great John Barrymore, who, despite his late middle years, remains at the height of his powers.
The various story lines are woven together with unbelievable dexterity--Wyler already displays the masterful yet natural style for which he became famous. Barrymore's range and intensity are simply unbelievable. He is charisma personified.
And the story is based on the eternal theme of social values vs. human values. Not to mention it's borne out of that yummy early-30's "art-deco" period, an era where films got surprisingly frank.
One of the best and least-known films of the century. How come so much junk and so few films like this are out on video!