The Decision of Christopher Blake

The Decision of Christopher Blake is a 1948 American drama film based upon the Moss Hart play. It was adapted by Ranald MacDougall and directed by Peter Godfrey. The film stars Alexis Smith, Robert Douglas, Cecil Kellaway, Ted Donaldson, John Hoyt and Harry Davenport and was released by Warner Bros. on December 23, 1948.[1]

The Decision of Christopher Blake
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPeter Godfrey
Produced byRanald MacDougall
Screenplay byRanald MacDougall
StarringAlexis Smith
Robert Douglas
Cecil Kellaway
Ted Donaldson
John Hoyt
Harry Davenport
Music byMax Steiner
CinematographyKarl Freund
Edited byFrederick Richards
Production
company
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
  • December 23, 1948 (1948-12-23)
Running time
75 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Evelyn and Ken Blake are about to break up their marriage and get a divorce. While she still loves him, she can not forgive his infidelity. Their son, 12-year-old Christopher, is hurt and confused. The divorce suit goes to court and Ted must choose which of his parents he wants to stay with, and is unable to decide.

Cast

Reception

Bosley Crowther of The New York Times said, "Whatever meaning and emotion were in Moss Hart's stage play, "Christopher Blake," which attempted to show the mental anguish of a boy whose parents were being divorced, have been lost, mislaid or stolen from the film based upon the play."[2]

References
  1. "The Decision of Christopher Blake (1948) - Overview". TCM.com. 1948-12-11. Retrieved 2015-06-22.
  2. Crowther, Bosley (1948-12-11). "Movie Review - The Decision of Christopher Blake - THE SCREEN IN REVIEW; 'Decision of Christopher Blake,' Starring Ted Donaldson, New Feature at the Strand". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2015-06-22.


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