The Enchanted Cottage (1945) again---enchanted me, the hypercritical movie lady. There's a POTENT secret to this cottage. A disfigured war vet whose well- off family...well...is embarrassed by him...whose planned marriage did not happen after his war injury...meets and feels sorry for...a homely but kind and good young woman. (The scene in the canteen where she sneaks out after none of the young soldiers will dance with her.. What pain!) SOMEBODY OUT THERE..REMAKE THIS FILM (OR AT LEAST PUT IT ON DVD) .this film was based on a play (so I hear) which was written actually for the FIRST world war. As many vets came home disfigured, this play was a way for young couples to see beneath the skin---to the soul. A STYLISH BUT SENSITIVE *MODERN* VERSION OF THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE WOULD BE A GREAT BOON TO VETS TODAY...many of whom are coming back missing limbs. Says great character actor Mildrid Natwick to the amazed young couple..."Shall I tell you the secret.....?" Find. Rent. Buy. Watch. Just see it!
The Enchanted Cottage
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Common Sense says
For Valentine's Day, try this romantic classic.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Enchanted Cottage
Parents need to know that this movie has no inappropriate content. It's made for true romantics at heart, so kids might find it boring.
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- Families can talk about how the writer and director help the viewer believe in the magic that Oliver and Laura feel. Why doesn't Oliver want to see his family? Do people in love see each other differently than other see them? Can you think of other movies or books where this happens?
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- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
REMAKE this film for VETS, Others TODAY!!! Make DVD of it!

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