The Rains Came - Superb Film!
Movie girl: I re-watched this wonderful film again last night. I had seen it on
TV growing up in the 60's and always felt it was intriguing and with a great cast.
In the last year or so I came to fully appreciate the romance of Lady Esketh and
Major Safti. I feel that Myrna Loy and Tyrone Power were superb in their roles.
Early in the film when the major introduces Edwina to a lovely Indian song, they
both become enamored of each other. Though the words are not said at the time,
one could feel the emotion spring to life in the heart of both.
This poignant and haunting love story has other interesting sub-plots, but the romance of the major actor and actress are a key element to me.
Maria Ouspenskaya, (superbly unique in every film), is wonderful as the regal Maharani. George Brent is an appealing "rake" who drinks too much, and lovely Brenda Joyce as the young girl with the crush on him.
Certainly other characters are appealing; Mary Nash a dedicated nurse who fears the Major will be tempted to shirk his duty to India because of his recent involvement with Lady Esketh. HE and the Marahani (who shares his concern) are not aware that he is not swayed by her charms; outwardly, the Major carries on holding a secret torch for her.
THe story of the socialite who redeemed herself to win his love is poignant and
appealing.
The musical score and special effects are notable as well.
the face of disaster