Poignant performances by Barrymore and a very young Katharine Hepburn.

Man, that Hepburn sure could act. As far as I know this is her earliest film, yet she was such a natural even at that young age. Barrymore was great, as well and the two of them make this a good movie. Unfortunately, the short length is a disservice to a very interesting story and I feel as though some of the other characters didn't get as much time to breath compared to the two leads. The ending was pretty great, though.

Katharine Hepburn's film debut and already she's out-shining the great John Barrymore! She was such a breath of fresh air. Strong and independent like no other. And that's not a put-down on Barrymore's performance as the insane daddy who returns. They were both great here and carries this movie so well together. Billie Burke in her first sound picture was a bit too wooden. But Barrymore & Hepburn take care of business and gives this the life the other actors are unable to give it.