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Peter Ibbetson

1935

Henry Hathaway

Gary Cooper, Ann Harding, Ida Lupino, John Halliday ...

7.0

820

Drama. Romance This romantic period drama was acclaimed by surrealists when it was released in 1935. Cooper stars in the titular role, an architect who travels to meet with the Duke of Towers and receive a commission from him. He discovers that the Duchess (Ann Harding) is a childhood sweetheart, and as Ibbetson undertakes his project, he and the Duchess renew their love affair. But because of her marriage and position the romance seems doomed for tragedy. [+]

	Media	Author	Review
		Time Out	"The film's boldness and continuing appeal lie in its unhesitating and exultant acceptance of the primacy of love and in its seamless transitions between the worlds of reality and dream."
		Variety Staff Variety	"From a technical standpoint, picture is just about tops, gaining so much weight in beauty and serenity that it almost overbears the incredulity of the story"

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