The Sun Comes Up (1949)

Posted By: Someonelse
Date: April 19, 2011

The Sun Comes Up (1949)
DVD5 ISO | English | NTSC 4:3 (720 x 480) | MPEG2 @ ~4900 Kbps | AC3 2.0 @ 192 Kbps | 01:33:08 | 3,29 Gb
Genre: Drama, Family | USA

In this drama, an embittered widow, a former concert singer, can't help but blame Lassie for her son's death. Needing help with her chores, she hires an orphan from the local home. At first she remains aloof towards the charming lad who quickly bonds with the collie dog, but as time passes she can't help but develop feelings for the boy. Later Lassie redeems herself when she saves the boy from a terrible fire in the orphanage. After that, the widow suddenly realizes that she does indeed love the boy and adopts him and puts Lassie back in her good graces.

IMDB

Fans of the Lassie series will not be disappointed by The Sun Comes Up, although fans of star Jeanette MacDonald might be. Not that MacDonald herself is in any way disappointing, mind you. The legendary operetta star is still in tremendous voice in Sun, treating her audience to a few arias in the course of the film that demonstrate that she could still produce the same glorious sounds as always. She's also in fine form as an actress, giving a lovely performance throughout. No, the problem is simply that this is a Lassie film, even if MacDonald has more screen time; this means that the script not only has to pull focus to the adorable canine at times but that it also will have a number of maudlin scenes that are not exactly high drama. That said, they're also scenes that are hard to resist, even as one is aware of how blatantly one is being manipulated. Sun also has the plus of a fine juvenile performance from Claude Jarman, Jr., as well as welcome and able support from Lloyd Nolan, Percy Kilbride and Margaret Hamilton. Richard Thorpe's direction doesn't win any awards, but it more than gets the job done, and Andre Previn's score is an asset.
Craig Butler, Rovi


They just don't make them like this anymore. I really liked this old movie. A movie of love and loss and moving on. The setting is great a place in the mountains. Wonderful main characters and supporting characters that make up the quirky country folk. This movie tugs at your heart strings. Wonderful performances by Jeanette MacDonald, Percy Kilbride and Claude Jarman Jr, not to mention Lassie! I wish there were more wholesome films like this. These old movies stand on their own without digitalized effects and profanity so common to new Hollywood. Jeanette MacDonald had such a beautiful voice. Give me non-enhanced sentimental movies any day! Put on your pjs and grab the popcorn and Kleenex this is a great movie for a rainy day when you don't want over the top action.
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