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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: United States
A Deep Dive into the 1921 Vision of George L. Sargent
Few works in United States cinema carry the same weight as It Isn't Being Done This Season, especially regarding the technical innovation that George L. Sargent introduced to the Drama format. Subverting the expectations of the typical 1921 audience, it bridges the gap between traditional Drama and contemporary vision.
In It Isn't Being Done This Season, George L. Sargent pushes the boundaries of conventional narrative. The film's unique approach to its subject matter has sparked endless debates and interpretations among cinephiles and critics alike.
In this work, George L. Sargent explores the intersection of Drama and United States cultural identity. The meticulous attention to detail suggests a deep-seated commitment to pushing the boundaries of the medium, ensuring that It Isn't Being Done This Season remains a relevant topic of study for Drama enthusiasts.
| Cinematography | Static |
| Soundtrack | Diegetic |
| Editing | Elliptical |
| Art Direction | Expressionist |
Visualizing the convergence of George L. Sargent's style and the core Drama narrative.
Following her mother's advice to marry for wealth, model Marcia Ventnor turns down the proposal of Oliver Lawton, whom she loves, so as to accept wealthy George Hunt, an importer of oriental rugs. They go to Turkey on their honeymoon, and Hunt enlists her charms to secure a contract from rug maker Afeif Bey, whose infatuation with Marcia provokes her husband's jealousy. The Hunts return home, and following Hunt's death she meets Lawton, who is sent to Turkey on the same mission, and she promises to marry him if he obtains the contract. He also is infuriated and tries to kill her, but with a trick knife. Realizing his seriousness, she is reunited with him, and they are married.
Decades after its release, It Isn't Being Done This Season remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying George L. Sargent's status as a master of the craft in United States and beyond.