One Way Passage

Happy Monday. I'm now on my third day of no cable television.
I'm getting use to it. I have more time to spend on creative
projects which is wonderful. My Aquarian brain is bubbling
with ideas.

I found this trailer two weeks ago and meant to post. It's
the trailer for one of my favorites: One Way Passage
(1931). I also adore the remake as well, Till We Meet
Again (1940).

The story is simple a dying woman and escaped convict
sentenced to death meet on a cruise. Oh, so simple and
beautiful as well.

Why I love the original more is because of William Powell.
He was my uncle's favorite and has become one of mine
and Anakin's as well.

To me no one can do smooth, debonair and witty as good
as William Powell in the 30's and 40's.
I have to do a post dedicated to him
soon.

I know One Way Passage is on DVD, which is on my list
to get. If you can rent it or catch it on TCM, it is
worth it.

'Til We Meet Again

I love old movies; I especially like finding movies that I think could be remade again with actors of all races.

About three months ago I saw One Way Passage (1932) starring Kay Francis and William Powell. I do adore William Powell because he is such a witty actor. I loved the movie, it captured my romantic heart. When I heard Robert Osborne say there was a remake of it in 1940, I hoped to catch it. On Thursday, I saw the remake called 'Til We Meet Again (1940) starring Merle Oberon and George Brent. I enjoyed this version as well.

The basic premise is a woman dying of a frail heart and criminal sentenced to hang meet in a bar in Hong Kong and then again on a cruise. They fall in love. Of course, time is not on their side. Me telling you this is not going to ruin the story at all. Both versions are good and unique in their own way. I also enjoy the fact actor Frank McHugh plays the same role in both versions. They just change the character's name. I think I may be more in favor of One Way Passage because I like William Powell's performance in this movie. Though Merle Oberon is so enchanting in Till We Meet Again.

I'm not sure if they are out on DVD yet. I hope they are. I like to own them. I know Turner Classic Movie will replay them again. One Way Passage and 'Til We Meet Again are both romantic movies not to be missed.

I couldn't find a video of One Way Passage. Here is a Trailer of 'Til We Meet Again.