A Yank at Oxford
Drama • Romance
Theatrical Release (US)
~ The roving romances of a two-fisted American! ~
Overview:
A brash young American aristocrat attending Oxford University gets a chance to prove himself and win the heart of his antagonist's sister.
Director:
Jack Conway
Status:
Released
Language:
English
Buget:
$1,374,000.00
Revenue:
$2,736,000.00
Key words:
Cast
Robert Taylor
~ as ~
Lee Sheridan
Lionel Barrymore
Dan Sheridan
Maureen O'Sullivan
Molly Beaumont
Vivien Leigh
Elsa Craddock
Edmund Gwenn
Dean of Cardinal
Griffith Jones
Paul Beaumont
C. V. France
Dean Snodgrass
Edward Rigby
Scatters
Morton Selten
Cecil Davidson, Esq.
Claude Gillingwater
Ben Dalton
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Written 3 year(s) ago
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Robert Taylor is the eponymous character who arrives from the USA to study at Oxford University. This independent, spirited and competitive young man ("Sheridan") isn't immediately a natural fit for this berth of ancient traditions, and shortly afterwards he attracts the enmity of the all-important rowing captain "Beaumont" (Griffith Jones) - and thereby, pretty much the whole place. Things don't improve for him when he and his nemesis' sister "Molly" (Maureen O'Sullivan) begins courting. What now ensues are a series of mildly amusing scenarios that serve to illustrate the clash of cultures as much as they do of personalities, and though pleasantly engaging enough, they don't really do much more than reinforce some stereotypes all round - none that really show anyone in a particularly good light. Sadly, Taylor and neither Vivien Leigh (who's part adds little to this mix) nor O'Sullivan have much chemistry, which leaves the pace a but listless at times. There are some nice supporting efforts from CV France as the "Dean"; Edmund Gwenn; Edward Rigby as his Dickensianly-monikered, sagely, steward "Scatters" and the scene stealing Lionel Barrymore as his father. It culminates in some fine rowing scenes that reminded my of why I ever watched the famous Varsity (Oxford v Cambridge) Boat Race - I always wanted one of them to sink! It's gently light-hearted and fun - an interesting observation on two nations separated by the same tongue.