An aristocratic society couple adopt a foundling of unknown parentage. At the age of ten, however, the unknown foundling heard the call of worldly adventure and ran away from the luxurious home of his wealthy foster-parents.


The Subversion of the Prodigal Son: A Cinematic Deconstruction In the pantheon of silent cinema, few films manage to weaponize physical appearance with the surgical precision found in Hunt Stromberg’s 1921 effort, A Ladies Man. While the title suggests a narrative steeped in the tradition of the suave, Valentino-esq...

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" The Subversion of the Prodigal Son: A Cinematic Deconstruction In the pantheon of silent cinema, few films manage to weaponize physical appearance with the surgical precision found in Hunt Stromberg’s 1921 effort, A Ladies Man. While the title suggests a narrative steeped in the tradition of the suave, Valentino-esque heartbreaker, the reality is a deliciously grotesque inversion of societal norms. We are introduced to the concept of 'Little Oswald,' a name that evokes images of porcelain ski..."
Hunt Stromberg, Rex Taylor
United States

