The Decision of Christopher Blake

The Decision of Christopher Blake is a 1948 American drama film based upon the Moss Hart play. It was adapted by Ranald MacDougall and directed by Peter Godfrey. The film stars Alexis Smith, Robert Douglas, Cecil Kellaway, Ted Donaldson, John Hoyt and Harry Davenport and was released by Warner Bros. on December 23, 1948.^[1]

The Decision of Christopher Blake
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Peter Godfrey
Screenplay by	Ranald MacDougall
Produced by	Ranald MacDougall
Starring	Alexis Smith Robert Douglas Cecil Kellaway Ted Donaldson John Hoyt Harry Davenport
Cinematography	Karl Freund
Edited by	Frederick Richards
Music by	Max Steiner
Production company	Warner Bros.
Distributed by	Warner Bros.
Release date	December 23, 1948 (1948-12-23)
Running time	75 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

Evelyn and Ken Blake are about to break up their marriage and get a divorce. While she still loves him, she can not forgive his infidelity. Their son, 12-year-old Christopher, is hurt and confused. The divorce suit goes to court and Ted must choose which of his parents he wants to stay with, and is unable to decide.

Cast

• Alexis Smith as Evelyn Blake
• Robert Douglas as Ken Blake
• Cecil Kellaway as Judge Alexander Adamson
• Ted Donaldson as Christopher Blake
• John Hoyt as Mr. Caldwell
• Harry Davenport as Courtroom Attendant
• Mary Wickes as Clara
• Art Baker as Mr. Kurlick

Reception

Bosley Crowther of The New York Times said, "Whatever meaning and emotion were in Moss Hart's stage play, "Christopher Blake," which attempted to show the mental anguish of a boy whose parents were being divorced, have been lost, mislaid or stolen from the film based upon the play."^[2]