The Meeting Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Meeting.
The Meeting Ending Explained: Charming melodrama by the Vitagraph Company about the friendship between a boy (Bobby Connelly) and the grumpy Captain Barnacle(William Shea). Directed by John S. Robertson, this 1917 story film stars Jimmy Aubrey, alongside Bobby Connelly, William Shea. With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of The Meeting?
Charming melodrama by the Vitagraph Company about the friendship between a boy (Bobby Connelly) and the grumpy Captain Barnacle(William Shea). This seems to be the first film in a short-lived Captain Barnacle series that Vitagraph started at the beginning of 1917. Young Bobby Connelly was one of the first star child actors and his character Sonny Boy links the two series he did for Vitagraph, the "Sonny Jim" series from 1914 to 1915 and the "Bobby" series in 1917.
John S. Robertson's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Jimmy Aubrey's journey. This seems to be the first film in a short-lived Captain Barnacle series that Vitagraph started at the beginning of 1917.
How Does Jimmy Aubrey's Story End?
- Jimmy Aubrey: Jimmy Aubrey's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Bobby Connelly: Bobby Connelly's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- William Shea: William Shea's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Meeting Mean?
The Meeting's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Jimmy Aubrey may feel rushed. John S. Robertson's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.