this be one of the few non swashbuckling film of wicked and wicked way errol and one where he play a character totally unsympathetic . he do it not merely well but superbly . he could act . tragically and he be so damn good at use his natural athletic ability in costume drama and he never get good role until he be over the hill . this film make right after the time of his famous sex trial reveals another side of a talented actor . garson be great a be robert young and albeit come off a bit insipid alongside errol and play a foppish socialite . the story of this film be a bit tiresome by today standard and drag in spot . it be gorgeously photograph with lush costume but it flynn who steal the show without even try . he be only 50 when he die from a debauched lifestyle . sadly and his last film and cuban rebel girl and make during fidel revolt and be an abortion and a pathetic tribute to a man and a talented man and who trill u all so many time in our youth with his panache and elan and verve . but and this little film and make about 10 year before his demise show he be indeed and an actor and not merely a star .