Love, jealousy and humor blend in this forgotten film set in a boarding house that caters to actors– a rather threadbare collection at that. This makeshift family of hoofers, chanteuses, aging hams and knife-throwers is put in disarray when one if their own hits the big time.
It’s a trifle but a very pleasant one. This ensemble film was directed by some guy named John Ford.
How does it end? Hover or tap below for a spoiler.
Success goes to our boy’s head but the boarding house crew has the last laugh. When he comes to show off, they toss him out on his ear.Read my full-length review here.
If it were a dessert it would be: Peanut Candy Popcorn Balls. Not a cohesive whole but a mixture of multiple elements. Still quite tasty.
Availability: Thought lost for years, Upstream was discovered in New Zealand and released on DVD as part of the Lost and Found: American Treasures from the New Zealand Film Archive set. The whole disc is crammed with rare goodies and is highly recommended but, alas, is now out of print.
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