Michael Powell entered the golden age of his career with The Edge of the World.

This first "serious" film by Powell doesn't seem to predict his career. You can't imagine the maker of this film going on to make The Red Shoes. What it does show, though, is a voluptuous regard for visual images.

The Edge of the World has a very loose narrative structure and in many respects the Scottish landscape becomes the major protagonist at the expense of dramaturgy and character portrayal.

The Edge of the World is a beautiful film, demonstrating the possibilities of black and white cinematography in a distinctive outdoor location.