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Morning Glory [VHS]

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Christopher Reeve does a wonderful job in this one.

Set in the early 1940s, Reeve plays an ex-con who spend 5 years in prison for killing a prostitute. He wanders into a small town, searching for work. He answers an add in the newspaper by a woman advertizing for a "husband" to assist her in maintaining her farm and in raising her children. He works on the farm and eventually does marry her.

However, a local lady of questionable virtue takes an interest in him, which he rejects. When she is found murdered, he is arrested for the crime. What follows is a courtroom drama reminiscent of To Kill a Mockingbird in which the true murderer and the secrets of the town are revealed.

I found one small error in the story. It features a Hank Williams, Sr. song, "Your Cheating Heart," although that song was not released until about 10 years after the date in which the movie is set.

Overall, the film is quite enjoyable, although it does contain some rough language and a couple of sexually suggestive scenes. It is well worth obtaining if you can locate it.

I just finished watching this movie, and I was sadly dissapointed. First off, let me say that I am a HUGE fan of Lavryle Spencer. I own every single one of her books, and have read each one at least twice. (I've read my favorite, Forgiving, at least a dozen times).
Morning Glory was an excellent book, with everything a person could want: real characters, a interesting historical setting, and a captivating plot. The movie, however, didn't feel like it ever "got started". The characters felt flat, and many of my favorite parts from the book were missing. Also, many of the characters were completely changed. For instance, in the book, Will's lawyer was brilliant, if a little unprofessional looking. In the movie, he was perfectly polished.

*Spoiler warning!*
Much of the plot was also changed: In the movie, Lula Peak was having an affair with the sheriff, Reese Goodlow, but in the book, she was carrying on with Harley Overmire. Also, in the book, her murder (by Harley Overmire) made a lot more sense, as she was blackmailing him because she was pregnant with his child. This was completely missing from the movie.
The fact that Will never went to war in the movie really upset me. I think him becoming a war hero developed his character a lot.
Also, when Lula approaches Will in the library, he actually lets her kiss him. In the book, he immediately shoved him away. It made Will seem less of a good man than he is, and made me not like him as much.

Read the book! It's much better.

Final note: the box for this movie give a PG rating. I think it should be at least a PG-13 because of the sexually suggestive scenes.

Talk about a HUGE disappointment. I was THRILLED to hear that they made a movie of my favorite book but the movie is a joke! How can a book and a movie be so totally different? Did the producers of this movie actually read the book first? Did LaVyrle Spencer have any say in it at all? I'd love to see someone else redo the movie based on the actual book this time!

I watched this movie 3 times before I returned it to the video store! I only wish I had purchased the film the day I returned it! Now, it's not available and I'm sad! The scene where he placed his hands in the basin of water and realized it was clean, warm water was absolutely heart wrenching. For me, that scene made the whole movie. I will be so glad when it's released for purchase!

I rented this film several years ago and truly enjoyed it. The post depression era was acurately depicted not only in scenery but in mannerisms. There was a quality of honor and integrity in the characters that is rarely seen in films today. Both Reeves and his co-star did a fabulous job with their portrayals. I wish more films of this caliber were made.

I rented this film several years ago and truly enjoyed it. The post depression era was acurately depicted not only in scenery but in mannerisms. There was a quality of honor and integrity in the characters that is rarely seen in films today. Both Reeves and his co-star did a fabulous job with their portrayals. I wish more films of this caliber were made.

I rented this film several years ago and truly enjoyed it. The post depression era was acurately depicted not only in scenery but in mannerisms. There was a quality of honor and integrity in the characters that is rarely seen in films today. Both Reeves and his co-star did a fabulous job with their portrayals. I wish more films of this caliber were made.

Christopher Reeve's character shines with a quiet power that matches his own. With his passing recently,
this film will no doubt hold more of a special place in the hearts of all who have been touched by Reeve as a person and an actor.

Morning Glory is about redemption through love and trust; and how truth and goodness will always triumph over fear and lies.

i absolutely LOVED this BOOK. The movie, on the other hand seemed to lack so much story from the book(it condenses about 2-5yrs into 10mo. not to mention a severe lack of war). I understand teh time constraints on the movie, but i believe that Will going to WWII was a very important part in his character developement, as well as changing his standing in Whitney(becoming a war hero and all).

i thought both actors did an alright job, but not great, and i couldn't really feel the chemistry in them like i felt between the characters in the book.

i also didnt like how the roles of Elly's children in bringing them together(inadvertantly, of course) were played down.

OKAY movie, but i would recommend you buy the book, it's much more fulfilling.

I was so disappointed, I don't even know why they called this Morning Glory when it bears no resemblence to Ms. Spencer's novel. No matter how intrigued you are to see what the film version looks like, don't waste your money.