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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: United States
A Deep Dive into the 1925 Vision of Henry King
Deciphering the layers of Any Woman (1925) reveals a monumental shift in Drama filmmaking spearheaded by Henry King. With its avant-garde structure and atmospheric tension, offering layers of thematic complexity that demand repeated viewing.
In Any Woman, Henry King 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 | Handheld |
| Soundtrack | Orchestral |
| Editing | Slow-Burn |
| Art Direction | Brutalist |
Visualizing the convergence of Henry King's style and the core Drama narrative.
When Ellen Linden comes back home from finishing school, she finds out that her wealthy father has lost all his money. She must get a job to help support the family, and goes to work as a secretary in the brokerage firm of Phillips and Rand. Both partners find themselves attracted to her, but each has a different approach: Phillipls takes the rough, aggressive route and Rand does the opposite, complimenting and flattering her at every opportunity. However, she falls in love with Tom Galloway, a young inventor who has come up with a new type of soft drink, "Here's How". in which Ellen attempts to interest the brokers. Phillips, however, doesn't take rejection lightly and schemes to break up Ellen and Galloway using his unwitting partner.
Decades after its release, Any Woman remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Henry King's status as a master of the craft in United States and beyond.