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The Rains of Ranchipur - versus earlier film, The Rains Came

posted 9 years ago by mcannady1
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Movie girl: This is a very well-made film with a very good cast. Lana and Richard were especially effective in their roles. However, I greatly prefer the romance of the original film, The Rains Came. I feel that nothing and noone could ever top the pinnacle of fine films as this one had. The romance of Myrna and Tyrone's characters is unforgettable. This newer film has different aspects, but I prefer the original that I had seen on TV with my family as a kid in the 60's. I was really touched with it then, but now I feel an even greater affinity with it.

Long after my admiration for the special effects, its unique romance blended with tragedy is hard to top!

[–] mojo2004 8 years ago

When they changed the ending of what was the 1939 version and also the book, the film fell flat at the end. But I think they both did a good job on the flood scenes. I love both films but Lana Turner is no Myrna Loy, Richard Burton is no Tyrone Power and Fred McMurray is no George Brent. But I will say all 3 shine in so many other films.

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[–] mcannady1 8 years ago

Movie girl: I agree! I saw the '39 one on TV as a young child. Somehow I had never seen the remake which I acquired not long ago. Yes, you are right that the remake fell flat with the changes. Noone could ever replace Myrna, Tyrone or George, eiher. THough the original is more heartbreaking, it is what the author intended. I love the part in the film where Major Safti translates an old Indian love sone for Lady Esketh. She repeats the words and it is so profound later!

All of them shine in other films, but I will never forget the original. The characters and their feelings really reach the viewer.

[–] crlnrgbrght5 8 years ago

My problem is with Lana Turner, she seems so cold and indifferent, not only to her husband, but, to the man she's supposed to love, the Indian Doctor. I didn't see that in the 39' film with Myrna Loy. I also didn't like MacMurray playing a cynical, bitter, drunk, it doesn't suit him. The only actor, that I was impressed with in this, was Michael Rennie.

[–] mcannady1 8 years ago

Movie girl: Me too! Myrna Loy was so much more caring in her expression and her words, though we can tell that Lana's character cares for Rama. Also, I like George Brent best as the bitter Mr. Ransome. Yes, Michael Rennie was good in the remake. In the original, Edwina's husband (played by Nigel Bruce) was so bitter and abusive to his valet and was lost in the flood of the tidal wave. We can tell that Edwina and others don't seem to care. The valet had drowned too.

I minded that they changed the ending. You have seen the film and won't mind if I say that the heartrending ending with Edwina's fate was so sad. In the remake she goes home with her husband to try again. Richard Burton makes the efforts to keep her there in Ranchipur and begs her to stay. But I am always haunted by the original that illustrates their romance more true to the book. THough very sad, it was quite appealing. By the time Major Safti speaks up, it is nearly too late.

[–] The-Original-Pinky 7 years ago

Rennie and Burton did well in the remake. McMurray was miscast, and Lana over-acted. I don't feel there was chemistry between her and Burton.

For me, I prefer the original.

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[–] mcannady1 7 years ago

Movie girl: Yes, I agree. THere was wonderful chemistry between Myrna and Tyrone Power in the original. MY mom always loved the film and I did too. THey changed the ending on the remake, which you probably noticed.

Yes, the chemistry between Lana and Richard was minimal, though they tried. Though the 50's one is in color, there is none to compare special effects=wise with the original as well.

[–] Popcorngal (4321) 4 years ago

I read under another movie on this site, that M. Loy had the "hots" for Tyrone, but he was devoted to his wife Annabella. I think they were newlyweds when this film came out.