Evergreen (1934)

In the shimmering world of Edwardian era music halls, Harriet Green shines as a beloved and captivating star. Yet beneath her radiant facade lies a hidden truth: she is the mother of an illegitimate child. Choosing her daughter over the limelight, Harriet departs the glamorous public eye for the quiet solace of South Africa to raise her child in peace. As the sands of time slip through the hourglass, Harriet's daughter, now named Harriet Hawkes, blossoms into a young woman with dreams of her own stardom. She embarks on a journey back to London, the city that once adored her mother. Her striking resemblance to her mother does not go unnoticed by Tommy, a sharp-witted publicist with an audacious plan. Tommy convinces a theatre producer to cast Harriet Hawkes in a new revue, not as a fresh face, but as the timeless Harriet Green, apparently untouched by the passing years. The public is enthralled by the illusion of a miraculously ageless star, and to add a twist to this tangled web, they now believe Tommy to be the son of the supposedly 'preserved' Harriet Green. The elaborate ruse spirals beyond mere inconvenience when Tommy and Harriet find themselves entangled in a secret romance. This inadvertently adds another layer of complexity to their deception, leaving them to navigate a labyrinth of love, lies, and public perception. Each curtain call draws them deeper into their deception, threatening to unravel their meticulously crafted illusion with every stolen glance and whispered promise of love.

Evergreen is a comedy movie featuring Jessie Matthews.

Evergreen is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.

It is also possible to buy Evergreen on Amazon Video.