Thistledown (film)

The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "An unsophisticated story most attractively played. Aino Bergo, as Therese, is a little stilted and self-conscious in her poses, but compensates for this by an outstanding voice and an attractive appearance. Keith Falkner as Lord Glenloch steals the picture. He has an engaging personality and an exquisite voice. Athol Stewart is also outstandingly good. An excellent film with a high standard of acting and photography as well as musical merit."^[3]

Kine Weekly wrote: "The drama is traditionally Scottish, inasmuch as it has economy of plot; otherwise its native canvas is painted in very artless and casual colours. Much is left unxplained. It is also doubtful whether the detail which includes liberal doses of music on the bagpipes, is authentic, but one thing is certain, what entertainment, true or synthetic, there is lies in the naive picturesqueness of the presentation rather than the story. Family appeal is the play's strongest pillar."^[4]

The Daily Film Renter wrote: "Uninteresting story of marital vicissitudes attendant on Scots nobleman and Viennese actress wife. Action takes back seat for banal dialogue, direction mediocre and continuity jerky. Scottish settings, however, are impressive, and Keith Falkner's singing is pleasant, while Sharon Lynne scoops honours as comedy American. Quota offering for the not too exacting."^[5]

Picturegoer wrote: "Artless marital drama, chiefly interesting for picturesque Scottish backgrounds ... Aino Bergo, Continental newcomer, impresses, but Keith Faulkner is inclined to be wooden as the hero."^[6]

Picture Show wrote: "Although basically there is a good idea behind this film, the story fails to make the most of it. ... It lacks drama, but a certain amount of compensation is given by a couple of Scottish songs pleasantly sung by Keith Falkner, whose singing is much better than his acting, and one or two well-staged spectacular scenes in the Scottish castle."^[7]

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