Just rented this. Personally, I like period pieces like this. Especially this era, since these are the times our parents grew up in. A very well made film. On Rees's part, I feel she was playing the part as she should have. The times were tough, she had a sugar daddy and was reluctant to let go of the life she had with Christolph with all his faults. When his jealousy got the best of him, she gave over and went with the one she really wanted. A very good movie! All well acted. Yes, Hal is always a plus for any movie he is in. I think he is an Ohio native, if I remember correctly.