Interval (1973 film)
Interval is a 1973 romantic drama film featuring and produced by Merle Oberon in what would be her final acting role. During the making of the film, Oberon met her co-star Robert Wolders and subsequently divorced her husband to marry Wolders in 1975. The movie attracted criticism due to its perceived reliance on outdated romantic motifs.
Plot
Serena Moore escapes her troubled history by relocating to Mexico, where she unexpectedly develops romantic feelings for a younger artist named Chris.
Cast
- Merle Oberon ... Serena Moore
- Robert Wolders ... Chris
- Claudio Brook ... Armando Vertiz
- Russ Conway ... Fraser
- Britt Leach ... Leonard
- Peter von Zerneck ... Broch
- Anel ... Jackie
Reception
Critic Roger Greenspun of The New York Times remarked on the film’s focus on the age disparity between the main characters, emphasizing Oberon’s age in relation to both her role and co-star. This aspect influenced viewers’ reception despite the film’s intended emotional depth.