![]() ![]() As they fall under the cottage’s spell, their emotional healing manifests in physical changes, too. Their intense inner pain leads Oliver and Laura to find some solace in each other and enter into a marriage of convenience that only brings more suffering. Minnett, the cottage owner/caretaker, and a blind veteran who are both eager to help them. It was a timely post-World War I play that sublimely looked at the horrors of war through Oliver, an injured veteran, and Laura, a painfully shy and unattractive young woman who meet at the cottage of the title. “The Enchanted Cottage: A Fable in Three Acts” was written in 1921 by British playwright Arthur Wing Pinero. * * * * Katharine Cornell pictured in a scene from the 1923 stage production of “The Enchanted Cottage.” It was time, then, to watch two other versions of “The Enchanted Cottage” that were made more than 90 years apart. Then I learned my beloved 1945 movie was a remake of a 1924 film that was based off a play. Hoping it was just a film with the same name, I watched the trailer and realized it was definitely a remake. It is the embodiment of “beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” not a phrase the modern world fully embraces judging by our preoccupation with youth serums, injections and anti-aging treatments.Ībout three years ago, a film called “The Enchanted Cottage” popped up on Amazon Prime. The black and white film is colored by shadows and candlelight, lending it a dreamy look that casts the viewer under a spell. It’s about a disfigured war veteran and “homely” young woman who heal together through the magic of a cottage. This enchanting story works through the lens of a fairy tale that is very much of a time gone by. Why that one of all movies? Why not “The Wizard of Oz,” “Casablanca” or another film so extraordinary or beloved that talk of a remake would be universally bashed? Why would I pick this lovely, but little film that isn’t well known except in classic movie circles? It’s so unabashedly sentimental and fantastical that it’s understandable if it’s too much for some, but on an emotional level, it was perfect for me. It’s not for everyone – especially in today’s cynical world. It seems to only be fair to give them a chance then – even if it takes you a while.įrom the first time I watched the 1945 film “The Enchanted Cottage,” I fell so deeply under its spell that I remember thinking it could never be remade. (Another version of “Jane Eyre”? Yes, please.) Sometimes they work – and work very well. I fought the idea until I realized that some of my favorite films are remakes. Sign up for our weekly email newsletter for exclusive scoop.Many film fans wrestle with the topic of movie remakes. Hit the comments below with your thoughts about The Enchanted Cottage! Did you love the film as much as we do? And what other movies would you recommend to others who are looking for something romantic, magical, whimsical, and enchanting to watch this October (rather than horror/monster related films)? Comment below your recommendations and thoughts!Īs always, stay up to date with the latest news from Retro Gazing. There isn’t anything in here that’s actually scary, but not all magic movies need to be terrifying! For those who want a lighthearted October - and in this climate, who doesn’t? - The Enchanted Cottage is a great film to watch and fall in love with. The Enchanted Cottage is an amazing movie to watch for those who are looking for magical romance. But then, as the two grow closer, the enchanted cottage begins to work its magic… They grow to like one another, both of them ignored by the other villagers because of their appearances. Through his tragedy, Oliver and Laura begin to rely on each other. But then, he returns to the cottage alone, scarred and broken from the war, his wedding called off, and with no desire to see anyone from his past. After Oliver is sent to war before he and his lovely fiancee can even marry, Laura doesn’t imagine she’ll ever see the man again. Through this new work opportunity, Laura meets Oliver Bradford, a young man about to marry a gorgeous woman. ![]() While working at the cottage, the widow who runs the cottage announces that she will let honeymooning couples once again stay there, and she’d like Laura’s help. ![]() The story follows a young “homely” woman named Laura who goes to work for the widow of a supposedly haunted cottage - though Laura doesn’t believe this. Released by RKO in 1945, The Enchanted Cottage was directed by John Cromwell ( Anna and the King of Siam) and stars Dorothy McGuire, Robert Young, and Herbert Marshall. ![]()
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