Summer Storm (1944)

 

 

In this filmed Chekhov adaptation, Olga is an alluring peasant woman who lures cynical aristocrat Fedor away from his milquetoast fiancée, with tragic consequences. 

 

From memory: Grand Hollywood adaptation of Chekhov's novel with excellent performances by Sanders, Darnell and especially Horton is well staged, but somehow doesn't quite fit the tone of the book.

 

Halliwell*: "One Hollywood's occasional aberrations, an attempt to do something very European in typical west coast style. An interesting failure."

 

Maltin**: "Darnell gives one of her best performances...Dreary adaptation...enlivened by Horton as an amoral Russian count."