September Affair (1950)
Although the opening credits feature the beautiful and iconic “September Song”, September Affair has nothing to do with the lyrics. I only rented the movie because I thought it was going to be a May-December romance that echoed the song. Unfortunately, the movie just cashed in on Walter Huston’s recent and unexpected death, even playing his original recording during one scene in the film for no reason. In fact, the story is so irrelevant, perhaps there was a last minute change to the title after his death in order to gain ticket sales.
The plot, though different than I assumed, is extremely interesting. Joseph Cotten and Joan Fontaine meet while vacationing in Italy. He’s a married man with children, but he falls in love with her – I really don’t know why, since she doesn’t give her character any presence or substance. In any case, they fall in love. They miss their return flight back to America, and when the plane crashes, their names are on the ticket list. They’re given a second chance at life and at happiness, and they begin a loving relationship in the Italian countryside. It could have been another Now, Voyager type of romance that makes you cry, but there was something missing. Perhaps it was Joan Fontaine not seeming sincere in her love scenes, or perhaps it was the screenplay not really delving deep enough into their connection. Whatever the case, if you rent this movie, don’t expect a huge tearjerker romance. Unless you love Joan, you probably won’t cry.
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The plot, though different than I assumed, is extremely interesting. Joseph Cotten and Joan Fontaine meet while vacationing in Italy. He’s a married man with children, but he falls in love with her – I really don’t know why, since she doesn’t give her character any presence or substance. In any case, they fall in love. They miss their return flight back to America, and when the plane crashes, their names are on the ticket list. They’re given a second chance at life and at happiness, and they begin a loving relationship in the Italian countryside. It could have been another Now, Voyager type of romance that makes you cry, but there was something missing. Perhaps it was Joan Fontaine not seeming sincere in her love scenes, or perhaps it was the screenplay not really delving deep enough into their connection. Whatever the case, if you rent this movie, don’t expect a huge tearjerker romance. Unless you love Joan, you probably won’t cry.
Want to watch it? Click here to see it on ok.ru and thanks "Classic Movies Kristine Rose" for posting!
More Joseph Cotten movies here!