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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.
Looking Forward (1933) is a drama film directed by Clarence Brown, released on April 28, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Lionel Barrymore, Lewis Stone, Benita Hume and Elizabeth Allan. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
Lionel Barrymore
as Tim Benton
Lewis Stone
as Gabriel Service Sr.
Benita Hume
as Mrs. Isobel Service
Elizabeth Allan
as Caroline Service
Phillips Holmes
as Michael Service
Colin Clive
as Geoffrey Fielding
Alec B. Francis
as Mr. Birkenshaw
Doris Lloyd
as Lil Benton
Halliwell Hobbes
as Mr. James Felton
Douglas Walton
as Willie Benton
Viva Tattersall
as Elsie Benton
Lawrence Grant
as Philip Bendicott
Directed by Clarence Brown, written by Bess Meredyth, H.M. Harwood and Dodie Smith, produced by Clarence Brown.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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…
Reviewed on April 3, 2018
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…
Reviewed on September 28, 2019
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The main cast of Looking Forward (1933) includes Lionel Barrymore, Lewis Stone, Benita Hume, Elizabeth Allan and Phillips Holmes. The film was directed by Clarence Brown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Looking Forward was released on April 28, 1933 and runs for 1h 22m.
Looking Forward (1933) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
