All That Heaven Allows 1955 123movies

Watch: All That Heaven Allows 1955 123movies, Full Movie Online – An upper-class widow falls in love with a much younger, down-to-earth nurseryman, much to the disapproval of her children and criticism of her country club peers..
Plot: Two different social classes collide when Cary Scott, a wealthy upper-class widow, falls in love with her much younger and down-to-earth gardener, prompting disapproval and criticism from her children and country club friends.
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	91% | RottenTomatoes
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	N/A Votes: 236 Popularity: 9.485 | TMDB

Reviews:

Ahead Of Its Time
Cary Scott (Jane Wyman) is a middle-aged, wealthy woman whose husband recently died. Ron Kirby (Rock Hudson) is Cary’s younger, independent-minded landscape gardener. Ron reads Thoreau, respects nature, and values simplicity and honesty. Cary and Ron are attracted to each other. For Ron, marriage to Cary is an easy decision. But for Cary, the decision to marry Ron is harder. She must confront the disapproval of her grown children, and the disapproval of friends whose materialistic, country club values are inconsistent with the values of Thoreau.

In a town where people know each other’s business, tongues wag. Feelings get hurt. Conflict erupts. The film’s subdued lighting and vivid colors, combined with soft piano and velvety violin background music, create a tone that is sad and sentimental. Viewers are right to say that this Douglas Sirk directed film is a melodramatic soap opera.

Thinly veiled behind the simple plot, however, lies a profound message: “to thine own self be true”. It is a message totally out of sync with 1950’s America. Yet, the message would surface a decade later as the 1960’s youth mantra: “do your own thing”.

As an archetype, Ron seems too pure. And Cary’s children and friends, shallow, selfish, vain, gossipy, and judgmental, are easy to dislike. This sharp dichotomy is somewhat unrealistic. But it gets the point across. And that point is a blistering indictment of 1950’s American materialism and mindless conformity.

The film was thus ahead of its time. Despite its high technical quality, it was snubbed by the Oscars. In retrospect, “All That Heaven Allows” is superior to all five of the Oscar best picture nominees from that year. And its message is just as relevant now as it was fifty years ago.

It’s very hard to watch this film without getting pulled into the story emotionally.
“All That Heaven Allows” is a very special film. This is because the viewer KNOWS what ultimately will happen in the story…and yet you are hooked and still want to see every minute of it. Additionally, rarely have I seen a film that sucked me into it so much and created such a strong emotional reaction within me.

Cary (Jane Wyman) is a widow with two grown children. Her husband left her off very well financially and her lifestyle hasn’t changed much since his death…although she is terribly lonely. So, even with her friends, country club and children, Cary feels a longing…which isn’t surprising considering she is only about 40 and in the prime of her life.

Ron (Rock Hudson) is a very nice man with simple needs. He is NOT the country club sort but is a good man at heart. When he and Cary begin dating, they are good for each other and they soon plan on marrying. But there is a huge problem…Cary’s friends are horrid and her children no better. Because Ron is not rich nor of their social standing and because he’s quite a bit younger than Cary, these ‘friends’ and family make it practically impossible for Cary and she eventually calls off their marriage. Fortunately, there is more to the story.

The direction by Douglas Sirk is perfect as are the sets and re- creation of the Vermont-like setting. Gorgeous cinematography, music and acting also work in the story’s favor. A perfect love story…well worth seeing despite its familiar sort of story.

Other Information:

Original Language en
Runtime 1 hr 29 min (89 min)
Budget 0
Revenue 0
Status Released
Rated Passed
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Douglas Sirk
Writer Peggy Thompson, Edna L. Lee, Harry Lee
Actors Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Agnes Moorehead
Country N/A
Awards 2 wins
Production Company N/A
Website N/A

Technical Information:

Sound Mix Mono (Western Electric Recording)
Aspect Ratio 1.37 : 1 (negative ratio), 1.75 : 1 (Criterion Collection Blu-ray)
Camera N/A
Laboratory Technicolor, Hollywood (CA), USA (print)
Film Length N/A
Negative Format 35 mm
Cinematographic Process Spherical
Printed Film Format 35 mm