Rain (1932) | |
| Director(s) | Lewis Milestone (uncredited) |
| Producer(s) | Lewis Milestone, Joseph M. Schenck (executive uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation |
| Top Topics | Based on Play, Book-Based, Pre-Code Cinema |
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Rain (1932) was a Drama - Black-and-white Film directed by Lewis Milestone and produced by Lewis Milestone and Joseph M. Schenck.
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The Devil’s Rain
By Barry P. on Aug 8, 2024 From Cinematic Catharsis(1975) Directed by Robert Fuest; Written by Gabe Essoe, James Ashton, and Gerald Hopman; Starring: Ernest Borgnine, Eddie Albert, Ida Lupino, William Shatner, Keenan Wynn, Tom Skerritt, Joan Prather and John Travolta; Available on Blu-ray and DVD Rating: **½ “This book was owned by C... Read full article
Rain (1932): Joan Crawford and Walter Huston
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 17, 2021 From 4 Star FilmsRain finds its origins in a short story by W. Somerset Maugham, and it was also preceded by a picture starring Gloria Swanson titled Sadie Thompson. She is indeed the central character of this adaptation as well, although the title of this version focuses in on the dreary poeticism. It’s true ... Read full article
Singin’ in the Rain (1952) Lockdown Edition
By Beatrice on Apr 14, 2020 From Flickers in TimeI rarely post about films I have already reviewed for this blog. ?But I’m keeping a record of what helped me keep sane during Lockdown. ?You can find my full review here. Also I wanted to post this picture, which encapsulates joy, love and hope under adverse circumstances. As a bonus, let Gen... Read full article
Rain (1932, Lewis Milestone)
By Andrew Wickliffe on May 10, 2019 From The Stop ButtonRain is an adaptation of an adaptation. Maxwell Anderson?s script is based on John Colton and Clemence Randolph?s stage script of a Somerset Maugham story. The story?s from 1921, the play first ran in 1922, Rain is from 1932. Maugham?s story is a first-person account, the play is not but does follow... Read full article
Rain (1932, Lewis Milestone)
By Andrew Wickliffe on May 10, 2019 From The Stop ButtonRain is an adaptation of an adaptation. Maxwell Anderson?s script is based on John Colton and Clemence Randolph?s stage script of a Somerset Maugham story. The story?s from 1921, the play first ran in 1922, Rain is from 1932. Maugham?s story is a first-person account, the play is not but does follow... Read full article
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Quotes from Rain:
Sadie Thompson: And I'm sorry for the whole world, I guess.
Alfred Davidson: From now on you will be strong. There is to be no more fear. Radiant... beautiful... you will be one of the daughters of the King. That's what you are now, Sadie, one of the daughters of the King... radiant... beautiful.
Sadie Thompson: I'd race ya to the beach if it wasn't for these pesky heels!
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Facts about Rain:
The characters of "Sadie Thompson" and the preacher were spoofed several times by Sonny and Cher on their TV series "The Sonny And Cher Comedy Hour" (1971-1974) in a recurring skit called "The Vamps."
Although Joan Crawford is listed above the title and Walter Huston in a frame after the title, the comprehensive cast list later is listed in order of appearance, with Huston listed ninth and Crawford last.
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