The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss (Zeisler, 1936): BFI Southbank, NFT3, 6.20pm
This 35mm presentation features an introduction by Charles Drazin, writer and film historian.
BFI introduction:
Ernest Bliss is rich but miserable. His doctor diagnoses an excess of
self-indulgence and prescribes a dose of hard work to sharpen his zest
for life. Through his pursuit of happiness, Ernest finds romance and a
social conscience. The role of Bliss was tailor-made for Grant’s suave
but bluff screen persona, while Hollywood import Mary Brian is a worthy
co-star, with excellent support from an ensemble of solid British
talent. This BFI National Archive print runs close to the original
British release, while all other copies currently available are of the
62-minute American-release cut.
Here (and above) is an extract.
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