In the reign of King Louis XIII, dashing rogue and libertine Marquis de Bardelys is entranced by Roxalanne de Lavedan. Against a background of knavery and intrigue he sets out to woo and win her.
Is this film worth watching? Short answer: Yes, but it's a film that's best enjoyed with a more forgiving eye for the conventions of early 20th-century cinema. Bardelys the Magnificent is a film that works because of its engaging storyline, the charisma of John Gilbert as the titular character, and the lush, period-app...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Is this film worth watching? Short answer: Yes, but it's a film that's best enjoyed with a more forgiving eye for the conventions of early 20th-century cinema. Bardelys the Magnificent is a film that works because of its engaging storyline, the charisma of John Gilbert as the titular character, and the lush, period-appropriate settings. However, it fails because its narrative often feels predictably melodramatic and its production design can be a bit heavy-handed at times. Despite these shortcom..."
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