Christopher Strong DVD, 1933

Katharine Hepburn, in only her second film, delivers a fine performance in this classic tale of forbidden love and moral society. Hepburn stars as Lady Cynthia Darrington, a pioneering female aviator. When she meets distinguished - and married - politician Sir Christopher Strong at a party, she is immediately drawn to him.

Unable to resist each other, they undertake an intense and emotional affair. But as their passions escalate, so too does the risk of discovery - and if polite society ever learns of their liaison then they could be very badly hurt.

An incandescent early performance by a very youthful Katharine Hepburn is the principal selling point of this curious but remarkably watchable drama (directed by Dorot... more >

An incandescent early performance by a very youthful Katharine Hepburn is the principal selling point of this curious but remarkably watchable drama (directed by Dorothy Arzner), which also gives viewers an opportunity to see the original Baron Frankenstein, Colin Clive, in a role which doesn't involve him bringing the dead back to life. Odeon also has the charming Rene Clair comedy, It Happened Tomorrow (with Dick Powell), consolidating the company's commitment to bringing back some of the most cherishable items of Hollywood's golden era. < less

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