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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: United States
A Deep Dive into the 1923 Vision of Grover Jones
The thematic gravity of Slow as Lightning (1923) is rooted in the historical context that Grover Jones weaves into the Drama fabric. Synthesizing the best elements of United States and international cinema, it highlights the importance of independent voices in United States.
In Slow as Lightning, Grover Jones 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.
| Cinematography | Noir-Inspired |
| Soundtrack | Synth-Heavy |
| Editing | Disjunctive |
| Art Direction | Baroque |
Visualizing the convergence of Grover Jones's style and the core Drama narrative.
Our hero Jimmie March works for stockbroker E.J. Philips and daydreams of romance with Eleanor, the boss's lovely daughter. Unfortunately, Eleanor is dating Mortimer Fenton, a wealthy cad who used to push Jimmie around in college. To add insult to injury, Jimmie gets fired. All seems lost until a gypsy fortune teller foretells that he'll make a bundle playing hunches in the stock market. So, he convinces his buddies to lend him some money and invests in stocks that then start to skyrocket. However, Fenton isn't about to take that lying down and subsequently hatches a plan to wipe his rival out for good... Will Jimmie's fortune come true? Will he be able to defeat Fenton and win the heart of the girl? Watch and find out!
Decades after its release, Slow as Lightning remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Grover Jones's status as a master of the craft in United States and beyond.