Jeanskynebu
the audience applauded
Fairaher
The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.
FirstWitch
A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.
Philippa
All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
jarrodmcdonald-1
In many ways, this is not a feel-good Hollywood movie. Perhaps this is a film that pastors, rabbis, ministers, priests and other family planning counselors should show young couples before they have children. It's a sobering thought to realize that an unexpected tragedy like the one depicted here could happen. Assuming that relatives will take your kids or that they can be sent back to live with family members in another state or country might not be what happens. The one thing I think the mother could have done in this story was to have the doctor bring other townsfolk to the house to tell them her wish about the kids finding new homes. Again, it's not a cheerful subject, and it makes you wonder what really did happen to these kids (we know one of them grew up to write a story about the experience). Maybe there should have been a sequel, or at least, an epilogue.
hopesprings-544-189075
When my family watched this we had gotten very attached to the characters and wanted to know the whole story (today's films would have followed the tale with "So-and-so went on to do such-and-such"). Knowing that the tale is TRUE made it more powerful but unfulfilled at the end without following up. The local Wisconsin online historical societies had the best coverage of the Eunson's. The writer (who lived to be 98) is one of the grandchildren of the parents in the story.... Clark County Press usgennet.org is where I found what we wanted to know when the film 'ended'. Could be a good propaganda piece for vaccinations!
theleatherwoods
The acting was good. I thought Cameron Mitchell and Glynis Johns worked well together. I got caught up in the delightful nuances of a family doing the best they could during this time in Wisconsin. The setting was simple, but the theme was heart-rending. It reminds me that we on this planet can be one family. In dire straits, we should help and learn from each other. I was riveted to the set as I watched the drama unfold. We take for granted our present state of medicine. Long ago, there were no cures for these diseases. Times are tough now, but they were tougher then. I recommend this movie as one that demonstrates the bonds between siblings.
richardcates
I first saw this movie in 1958 by accident. We had gone to an "arts" theater to see another film and were not aware of its being a double feature. AMTG was shown first. Immediately at the close of the film the theater lights went up and nobody was getting up or doing much of anything: mostly looking at their shoelaces or whatever would keep them (us) from making eye contact. I actually heard some sobs. To this day when I attempt to tell someone about "the saddest movie ever made" I choke up at the end. That was the only time I've ever seen the movie and I so much want to share it with someone before I die. It was a beautiful, wondrously poignant experience and I will carry it in my heart forever. Surely they will release it on DVD someday.
