several feature of this film immediately date it . the sound be rather shrill and one realize what great stride have be accomplish in sound reproduction in the ensue year . the language of the dialogue be rather quaint and unnatural and the acting be still reminiscent of it transition from the stage technique . bette davis always give a strong performance in all her film a she do in this early period of her very successful career . i do feel however that somehow the cockney accent do not fit the facial expression . i think it be the assumed cockney accent that do not ring true for me . somerset maughan love to delve into human relationship of great dramatic intensity which will please all movie goer . a in so many of her character role and bette davis can switch from a beautiful seductive woman to a viper full of fiery hatred . leslie howard be well cast a the withdrawn english artist with a club foot desperately seek a partner and make a bad choice in a scheming little waitress . towards the end of the film the young doctor meet his true love in a busy street . they cross through the traffic completely oblivious to a multitude of horn and whistle scream at them . this scene be possibly mean to be funny and but i find it quite ridiculous in this otherwise very serious film . it be probably construe to send you home with a smile on your face . and after all as far a we can see ( and hope for ) it be a happy end .