Young John Russell (sometimes called "Johnny") vies with the veteran Cesar Romero for stealing honors. I can't name another child star who so thoroughly throws himself into a part. This is one of the best performances by such a young player I have ever seen.
Cesar Romero has a rather light-weight role here, though his character is also flamboyant and colorful. I can't recall a better performance by him, including some dancing scenes. He stayed busy for decades and we in his audience are the beneficiaries. What a great talent!
Barbara Stanwyck, Herbert Marshall, and Ian Hunter, all billed first, are among the greatest stars Hollywood ever presented to us, and all three here are just so perfect in their roles, and the roles are so well written, we have to care about all of their characters.
"Always Goodbye" is a soap opera, and I don't mean that in a pejorative sense: It is a tear-jerker, and the ending is not happy for everybody; in fact, I think the wrong decision was made, though I think I understand why the characters did as they did.
There is a good print at YouTube and I highly recommend "Always Goodbye," for the superlative players and the strong story.
Cesar Romero has a rather light-weight role here, though his character is also flamboyant and colorful. I can't recall a better performance by him, including some dancing scenes. He stayed busy for decades and we in his audience are the beneficiaries. What a great talent!
Barbara Stanwyck, Herbert Marshall, and Ian Hunter, all billed first, are among the greatest stars Hollywood ever presented to us, and all three here are just so perfect in their roles, and the roles are so well written, we have to care about all of their characters.
"Always Goodbye" is a soap opera, and I don't mean that in a pejorative sense: It is a tear-jerker, and the ending is not happy for everybody; in fact, I think the wrong decision was made, though I think I understand why the characters did as they did.
There is a good print at YouTube and I highly recommend "Always Goodbye," for the superlative players and the strong story.