Woman Wanted (1935)

Beautiful Story
Woman Wanted is the story of love and the need for reconciliation and understanding between a father and son and the woman who is the catalyst to that end. All three of the main characters share a need to come to terms with the pain in their lives and move on to functionality on their own terms. The story is beautifully told through terrific acting and the patient pacing of the film which creates a pensive mood allowing the viewer time to absorb and process the interrelationships of the characters and connect on a personal level. I cried from about mid way through to the end as the characters continued to discover each other and change their perspectives. Be sure to get this film on VHS. The DVD is cut shorter and leaves out some really good material.

Woman Wanted
All together this movie was not too bad. Kiefer Sutherland did a wonderful job directing. And as I am not a huge Holly Hunter fan I do believe that she gave a wonderful performance in this movie along with the other actors. Kiefer Sutherland proves that he can handle being an actor and director, he had the chops for both, and good for him.

Woman Wanted Offers Showcase for Fine Acting
With its focus on three compelling characters---an emotionally-repressed college professor; his troubled, rebellious son; and the warm, understanding housekeeper who comes into their lives---Woman Wanted offers a perfect showcase for three gifted actors. Michael Moriarty gives a characteristically intelligent and sensitive performance as a man who struggles to communicate with the people he loves. Keifer Sutherland is always believable as his mercurial son. And Holly Hunter is charming as a young woman hoping to start a new life for herself. The actors are helped by on-the-mark direction and a literate script which blends both drama and quirky humor.