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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ngai hoi-fung
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
hal walker
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
charles f haas
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
claudio guerin hill
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
rudolph mate
Poorly executed with weak performances.
robert emmett tansey
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
alan gibson
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
william l nolte
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
bretaigne windust
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
leslie pearce
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
koji shima
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
muriel box
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
charles guggenheim
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
kinji fukasaku
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
william wyler
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.
richard whorf
The special effects were subpar and distracting.
bruce mitchell
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
ray kellogg
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
alberto de martino
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
gianfranco baldanello
Excellent performances all around.