Bill is a young man who arrives at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. He is an incorrigible know-all, and emerges a sober man.


Alright, let’s talk about Annapolis. If you’re one of those people who genuinely enjoys settling in for a silent film, who appreciates the broad gestures and the intertitle exposition, then yes, this might be worth a look. It’s a pretty standard melodrama from 1928, set against the backdrop of the Naval Academy, and it...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Christy Cabanne

Christy Cabanne
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"Alright, let’s talk about Annapolis. If you’re one of those people who genuinely enjoys settling in for a silent film, who appreciates the broad gestures and the intertitle exposition, then yes, this might be worth a look. It’s a pretty standard melodrama from 1928, set against the backdrop of the Naval Academy, and it delivers exactly what it promises: a young man’s journey from arrogance to honor, wrapped up in a slightly convoluted love triangle. For anyone else, especially if you’re used to ..."

William Bakewell
Royal S. Pease, F. McGrew Willis, John W. Krafft
United States

