@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
A poor cobbler's son enters a $25,000 cross-country hiking contest sponsored by the footwear company that has nearly bankrupted his father. He also has fallen in love with the girl on the company's billboards, the competition's daughter, and her sweet inspiration keeps him tramping along.
Quick Stats
5.9
TMDB Rating
17
Votes
1h 2m
Runtime
$150K
Budget
—
Box Office
—
Return
Key Crew
DirectorHarry Edwards
WriterFrank Capra
CinematographyElgin Lessley
Produced by
Harry Langdon Corporation
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Harry Langdon
Harry Logan
Joan Crawford
Betty Burton
Edwards Davis
John Burton
Tom Murray
Nick Kargas
Alec B. Francis
Amos Logan
Brooks Benedict
Taxi Driver
Carlton Griffin
Roger Caldwell (uncredited)
