JUST AROUND THE CORNER

Cinemavixion Review

Irving Cummings' "Just Around the Corner" offers a heartwarming glimpse into resilience during the Great Depression, anchored by the inimitable Shirley Temple. The film deftly balances the harsh realities of economic hardship with an optimistic spirit, embodied by Temple's character, Penny Hale. Her unwavering belief in a brighter future and her precocious scheme to uplift her father, a former architect now struggling as a janitor, provide the narrative's emotional core. Charles Farrell delivers a poignant performance as the father, and the supporting cast, including the formidable Claude Gillingwater Sr. (in the external data, he is identified as Samuel G. Henshaw), adds depth to the story. While the film's external data notes a family-friendly 'G' rating and a runtime of 70 minutes, the core message remains a testament to hope and the power of perseverance, even when prosperity seems distant.