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From TMDb members · 2 total- Frank F6/10
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 m…
- barrymost6/10
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…
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Looking Forward
“Your HEART KNOWS when a picture is GREAT!”
66%
Movie
1h 22m
AI Analysis
Looking Forward (1933) — AI movie analysis
WatchMind AI generated this AI analysis of Looking Forward (1933) — a movie tagged as Drama with balanced tone moods and fast-paced pacing.
Story & themes: Depression Era story set in London about a wealthy shop owner who goes bankrupt and is forced to fire his faithful staff. Our models also surface themes such as ai from synopsis and genre signals.
Watch context: Best suited for general audiences. Expect fast-paced storytelling (~82 min).
Community signal: TMDb members rate Looking Forward 66% (5 votes) — solid community ratings for this movie.
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Synopsis
Depression Era story set in London about a wealthy shop owner who goes bankrupt and is forced to fire his faithful staff.
Quick facts
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- 1933-04-28
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- TMDB rating
- 6.6
- TMDB ID
- 290379
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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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How long is the movie Looking Forward?
The official runtime for Looking Forward is approximately 82 minutes.
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Cast
Lionel Barrymore
Tim Benton
Lewis Stone
Gabriel Service Sr.
Benita Hume
Mrs. Isobel Service
Elizabeth Allan
Caroline Service
Phillips Holmes
Michael Service
Colin Clive
Geoffrey Fielding
Alec B. Francis
Mr. Birkenshaw
Doris Lloyd
Lil Benton
Halliwell Hobbes
Mr. James Felton
Douglas Walton
Willie Benton
Viva Tattersall
Elsie Benton
Lawrence Grant
Philip Bendicott
George K. Arthur
Mr. Tressitt
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Charles Irwin
Mr. Burton
Billy Bevan
Mr. Barker
Alan Edwards
Gray Mortimer
Ethel Griffies
Miss Judd
Eily Malyon
Mrs. Munsey
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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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