Robin Worthington (Lew Cody), a middle-aged man attracted by a young woman, at first avoids her, then falls for her. He undergoes a profound change in temperament, but in the end he marries his secretary, Mary Hazeltine (Aileen Pringle), who had gone away plain and come back strikingly beautiful and wearing the latest new fashions.
For anyone curious about early 20th-century romances on screen, A Single Man from 1923 offers a peculiar glimpse. It’s definitely a watch for silent film enthusiasts or those really into how relationships were portrayed back then. If you’re looking for fast-paced action or super deep psychological drama, you’ll likely ...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"For anyone curious about early 20th-century romances on screen, A Single Man from 1923 offers a peculiar glimpse. It’s definitely a watch for silent film enthusiasts or those really into how relationships were portrayed back then. If you’re looking for fast-paced action or super deep psychological drama, you’ll likely find this one a bit slow. 🤔 You might even find yourself checking the clock. The film centers on Robin Worthington, played by Lew Cody. He’s introduced as this somewhat rigid, mi..."
Joseph Farnham, F. Hugh Herbert, George O'Hara, Hubert Henry Davies, Lucille Newmark
United States
