A Successful Failure (1934)
Description:
Ellery Cushing is full of catchy sayings and old-fashioned wisdom. But all that his family cares about is how much money he makes, and all that his boss at the newspaper sees is that Cushing is getting too old to keep up with his work. So his loyal co-worker Phil decides to see what he can do to help everyone see what his friend has to offer.
Director: Arthur Lubin
Producer: arthur lubin
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 94 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 21:11:49
Genre:
Comedy
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richard whorf
The special effects were subpar and distracting.
william wyler
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.
george schaefer
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.
ngai hoi-fung
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
muriel box
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
charles chaplin
Weak character development left me uninterested.
richard ashe
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
maurice elvey
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
bretaigne windust
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
garson kanin
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
ray kellogg
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
emilio fernandez
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
vernon stallings
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
joseph santley
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
henry hathaway
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
edwin h knopf
Great chemistry between the leads.
juan ibanez
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
ray dennis steckler
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
robert emmett tansey
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
orson welles
The world-building pulled me in immediately.