It takes a good long time before things get interesting and it's not really worth the wait. It's one of those movies which treats actors like the most special creatures in the world... even if it is the theater, it strikes me as a bit self-serving (and indeed, Colman took home an Oscar for his hammy performance as a hammy actor). However, I enjoyed O'Brien and Winters, though their roles are small. And the cinematography is quite elegant, with a few memorable shots. Otherwise, not my cup of tea.