since the first time i saw this wonderful film on late night tv and maybe 30 year ago and it have be my sentimental favorite . every time i have see it since and once a year on average and it make me weep while not many film ever have this effect on me and even once . i simply do not understand why it isn not well know and not to mention well regard . the touching story and fine direction and good score and superb act add up to a great experience . for me and the performance by claudette colbert and orson welles be their most effective while hers rank with her work in three come home and since you go away and while his be even fine than in the stranger . anyone who love a good old fashion love story and sob story and multi generational saga of the type hollywood use to make so well should give this one a try .