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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: United States
A Deep Dive into the 1930 Vision of Lloyd Corrigan
Exploring the Romance underpinnings of Along Came Youth leads us to the stylistic boundaries pushed by Lloyd Corrigan during the production. Through a lens of existential fatalism and Romance tropes, it continues to spark endless debates among critics and cinephiles alike.
In Along Came Youth, Lloyd Corrigan 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 | Experimental |
| Editing | Elliptical |
| Art Direction | Expressionist |
Visualizing the convergence of Lloyd Corrigan's style and the core Romance narrative.
Rare Paramount film, supposedly lost save for a partial nitrate, is typical boy chases girl film. Set in London, American Larry Brooks, former millionaire and now broke, pursues lovely Elinor Farrington who, encouraged by her Aunt to marry wealth, falls for him not knowing that he is poor. Trying to regain his status in the racing world since the loss of his champion racehorse and the efforts of a gangster left him penniless, he and his trainer live from hand to mouth as he tries desperately to woo the girl, despite her aunt's suspicions. But Elinor soon finds herself falling for him until he admits to all that he is not what he appears to be. Through the efforts of a number of colorful characters, most notably a heavy set Spanish lady and her friend Senor Cortes, he is given the chance to vindicate himself in the big cross country race and start himself on the road to fortune with his girlfriend.
Decades after its release, Along Came Youth remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Lloyd Corrigan's status as a master of the craft in United States and beyond.