Made in Germany, set in France and pitched to attract international markets, this frothy drama features Korda's first wife María Corda, star of the Austrian silent screen, as Toinette, a shop-girl who rises to success from a fashionable dress salon to royalty..
Is this film worth watching?Short answer: yes, but it’s not without its flaws. This 1920s drama, directed by Josef von Sternberg and starring Marlene Dietrich, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, but its sometimes uneven pacing and melodramatic tone might test modern sensibilities.A Modern Du Barry is a film that speak...
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"Is this film worth watching?Short answer: yes, but it’s not without its flaws. This 1920s drama, directed by Josef von Sternberg and starring Marlene Dietrich, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, but its sometimes uneven pacing and melodramatic tone might test modern sensibilities.A Modern Du Barry is a film that speaks to a specific era, one of silent films transitioning to sound, and the opulence of the early 1920s. It’s a must-watch for fans of classic cinema, particularly those interested in..."
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