Jewelry assistant Charlie tries to impress a girl (Jean Arthur) by wearing a customer's ring. But it is her ring, and she thinks it was stolen.
Is 'Bigger and Better Blondes' worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This brief, charming silent film is a delightful curio for classic cinema enthusiasts and particularly those eager to witness the nascent career of Jean Arthur, yet it will likely prove too slight and dated for modern ...
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James Parrott
F. Martin Thornton
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"Is 'Bigger and Better Blondes' worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This brief, charming silent film is a delightful curio for classic cinema enthusiasts and particularly those eager to witness the nascent career of Jean Arthur, yet it will likely prove too slight and dated for modern audiences unaccustomed to the rhythms of 1920s slapstick. This film is ideally suited for silent film aficionados, film historians, and anyone with a keen interest in the early per..."
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