Instead, in this social problem drama, he visually and eloquently captured their believable human struggle as they lived their unidealized lives and confronted disappointing setbacks, the tragic death of their daughter, dashed hopes and brief riumphs, and eventually found comfort in the anonymity of the masses, watching an unfunny theatrical clown act in the film"s conclusion." After the three maid-servants attending to he Princess retreated to their adjoining bedchamber, the Thief descended a sweeping, descending staircase into the Princess" boudoir and saw her languorously sleeping upon her bed under a veil - and he was instantly entranced.[Note: It was eclipsed by William Wyler"s award-winningThe Best Years of Our Lives.]Plot SynopsisThe film"s credits are seen in an illustrated storybook of wintry scenes as the pages turn." And he wisely advises the star-struck, spellbound, naive Bart about long-term happiness with Laurie:.