I loved the goofball youngest son played by Ray Mayer. He stole every scene and was the only child that was self-aware enough to know they were all rotten, selfish kids.
I can't believe this movie wasn't nominated for any Oscars! The performances were wonderful (perhaps the most realistic acting I've seen in a film from that era, which, for the most part, tend to border on the melodramatic) and the story was great albeit heartbreaking.
you know i'm not even 20 yet, i'll be in a year but this movie showed me how selfish and ignorant kids are today and never care for whatever their parents did for them. see, if kids are really this "good-for-nothing" as robert puts it, then i'm happy i don't have kids, i DON'T WANT 'EM! i can't picture having to part from my wife after 50 years and be treated by own blood. those children who cannot love their parents, respect or support 'em. i'd disown 'em.
@9eigh You must understand that children learn by examples. Take my (paternal) grandparents for instance. They lived with my family and when my parents can't take care of them any more, they put my grandparents together in a nursing home. We visit them every day, as soon as I got out of school. As a kid, I asked my Dad why he spends so much time with his parents. He told me because his parents (my grandparents) did the same to his grandparents (my great grandparents) when he was a kid.
Separating after 50 years of marriage and knowing in their hearts that this is their last time together... when each one says "In case I don't see you again...." I get so choked up with sadness I cry like a baby.
Beautiful film and a fine-looking restoration. For everyone who enjoyed this, please see "Tokyo Story." And Welles was right -- I certainly cried. Who wouldn't? Thank-you from the bottom of my heart for this posting. Had it not been for your generousity, I may have gone through my life without ever knowing this movie existed. It's a lovely work of art.
What a great movie! Thanks so much for posting this poignant story. There are probably many family situations like this these days. Wish it could be seen on primetime network TV so more people could see themselves in it too.
Damn this movie was soooo sad. I can't believe their children. I hope karma bit them in the ass, especially the rich daughter who's husband refused to help her. SO damn selfish. I don't care what era it was.
@borinquaflava I agree love. The children were awful. I am so, so glad my children are not like that. Actually, the lady in that movie was supposed to be 70, I don't know how old her husband was supposed to be. I know it was way back in 1937, which was the year my husband was born. So, if you look at this movie, the old folk in there were the same age as my husband and I. Except, I am 70, but do not look or act as the 70 year old in this movie. I know times have changed. Anne
Pretty amazing film. If you described the plot to someone they would probably say it sounds bland and boring.
It was probably a bit disconnected from the economic realities of 1937. You didn't see too many signs of economic deprivation and hard times. But it was still great.
It is notable that the producers of this film wanted a typical "Hollywood" happy ending, but the directer stood firm for the film as written to be made. Thank heaven he did. As heart breaking as it is, the finish gives the film its power, and in light of the recent financial crash it is all the more relevent today. Beautiful and touching.
Great, great, heart-breaking ending. A movie like this makes you want to be a better person. BTW, this movie is at last available in English in the Criterion Collection
Many, many thanks for "Make Way for Tomorrow." I heard about this film years ago, and, unfortunately it not only has never appeared on video in any form (at least, here in the U.S.), but is never shown on television.
This is a wonderful film--beautifully written and acted, perhaps even more relevant now than in 1937. You have made a real difference in the world by posting this.
Someday, I'd love to have my own copy of this classic.
I happened onto this movie last Christmas night ('11) --never had heard of it before.
What a truly great theme that is woven throughout it...
A real must see for anyone who admires moviemaking when it was for real!
km2711 1 week ago
I loved the goofball youngest son played by Ray Mayer. He stole every scene and was the only child that was self-aware enough to know they were all rotten, selfish kids.
LVJim40 1 week ago
thank you
1001movies2011 1 month ago
nice how they swiched from the popular latin american to the oldtime music..
pahoboye 1 month ago
i havent said thanks for that lovely weekend... appropriate tune
pahoboye 1 month ago
Too precious. although I havent found such a good spouse I doo love seeing those who have. Even if its just in the picture shows :)
respecthewoman 4 months ago
Amazing ! It's so sad , so sad! Thank you so much for sharing this film!
dearmalika 4 months ago
Thought the old man was going to miss his train on purpose and then die in the cold weather just to be with his wife. I guess that would be too sad.
mrmagpie21 4 months ago
Thanks for posting... I found it to be a very ODD movie.
charliedemar 8 months ago
I'm speechless.
MissPurrrsianCat 9 months ago
I can't believe this movie wasn't nominated for any Oscars! The performances were wonderful (perhaps the most realistic acting I've seen in a film from that era, which, for the most part, tend to border on the melodramatic) and the story was great albeit heartbreaking.
musicaltheatergeek79 9 months ago 2
an irony is that the generation whose motto was "don't trust anyone over 30" are now approaching the age of this couple
dodge96neon 11 months ago 3
you know i'm not even 20 yet, i'll be in a year but this movie showed me how selfish and ignorant kids are today and never care for whatever their parents did for them. see, if kids are really this "good-for-nothing" as robert puts it, then i'm happy i don't have kids, i DON'T WANT 'EM! i can't picture having to part from my wife after 50 years and be treated by own blood. those children who cannot love their parents, respect or support 'em. i'd disown 'em.
9eigh 1 year ago
@9eigh You must understand that children learn by examples. Take my (paternal) grandparents for instance. They lived with my family and when my parents can't take care of them any more, they put my grandparents together in a nursing home. We visit them every day, as soon as I got out of school. As a kid, I asked my Dad why he spends so much time with his parents. He told me because his parents (my grandparents) did the same to his grandparents (my great grandparents) when he was a kid.
Microglia1 1 year ago
Oh my gosh, I didn't know it was going to end like this. I'm balling like a baby!
nawmmbr 1 year ago
Separating after 50 years of marriage and knowing in their hearts that this is their last time together... when each one says "In case I don't see you again...." I get so choked up with sadness I cry like a baby.
11savas11 1 year ago 8
Beautiful film and a fine-looking restoration. For everyone who enjoyed this, please see "Tokyo Story." And Welles was right -- I certainly cried. Who wouldn't? Thank-you from the bottom of my heart for this posting. Had it not been for your generousity, I may have gone through my life without ever knowing this movie existed. It's a lovely work of art.
lauraalittle 1 year ago 4
What a great movie! Thanks so much for posting this poignant story. There are probably many family situations like this these days. Wish it could be seen on primetime network TV so more people could see themselves in it too.
newbeequilter 1 year ago 2
:-(
eljeffe1815 1 year ago
Thanks so much for posting! Lovely it was.
Kanduca 1 year ago
Damn this movie was soooo sad. I can't believe their children. I hope karma bit them in the ass, especially the rich daughter who's husband refused to help her. SO damn selfish. I don't care what era it was.
borinquaflava 1 year ago
@borinquaflava I agree love. The children were awful. I am so, so glad my children are not like that. Actually, the lady in that movie was supposed to be 70, I don't know how old her husband was supposed to be. I know it was way back in 1937, which was the year my husband was born. So, if you look at this movie, the old folk in there were the same age as my husband and I. Except, I am 70, but do not look or act as the 70 year old in this movie. I know times have changed. Anne
vodka4everandalways 1 year ago 2
@vodka4everandalways I'm glad your children are not like that. Thanks for the response. My children would not treat in that manner either.
borinquaflava 1 year ago
Pretty amazing film. If you described the plot to someone they would probably say it sounds bland and boring.
It was probably a bit disconnected from the economic realities of 1937. You didn't see too many signs of economic deprivation and hard times. But it was still great.
tom6612 1 year ago
"if it should happen that I don't see you again, it's been very nice knowing you..."
Oh this is beautiful.
sallygal7 1 year ago 4
It is notable that the producers of this film wanted a typical "Hollywood" happy ending, but the directer stood firm for the film as written to be made. Thank heaven he did. As heart breaking as it is, the finish gives the film its power, and in light of the recent financial crash it is all the more relevent today. Beautiful and touching.
gurlsingerfan 1 year ago 5
What a heart-breaker!!!
Susana1027 1 year ago 3
Thanks for the movie! Orson Wells was right when he said , "That movie is so sad it would make a rock cry."
Cherraze 1 year ago 4
After a rather slow and stilted start, it just gor better and better.
Thomas Mitchell was the only actor i'd heard of.
Thanks goodness for YouTube to be able to watch, and, of course, thanks for posting.
uranrising 1 year ago 3
Great, great, heart-breaking ending. A movie like this makes you want to be a better person. BTW, this movie is at last available in English in the Criterion Collection
TatarInExile 2 years ago 2
damn kids
QueenVelveeta 2 years ago 4
An absolutely lovely film. I broke down weeping when she recited the poem......so very touching.....
Thanks so much for posting!
DrVonChilla 2 years ago 5
I bought this on Amazon - french edition. I can't stop crying!!!!! Thanks mate - hopefully more and more people will see this :-)
vanzetti7 2 years ago 9
it could make a stone cry
-Orson Welles
brecht3 2 years ago 15
This is a movie that changes your life! It needs to be on DVD!
eyecmypets 2 years ago 4
i cried!!! omg its beautiful
muekas11 2 years ago
Many, many thanks for "Make Way for Tomorrow." I heard about this film years ago, and, unfortunately it not only has never appeared on video in any form (at least, here in the U.S.), but is never shown on television.
This is a wonderful film--beautifully written and acted, perhaps even more relevant now than in 1937. You have made a real difference in the world by posting this.
Someday, I'd love to have my own copy of this classic.
Again,
Thank you
ziegfeldman 2 years ago 5
terrific...best film about old age...a gem...thanks
tshanabrook 2 years ago 2