Is Celle qui domine worth watching?No, unless you are a dedicated historian of the French silent era or have a specific obsession with the works of May Edginton. For the average viewer, Celle qui domine is a heavy, often-static piece of social theatre that feels every bit its age. It lacks the kinetic energy found in t...
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"Is Celle qui domine worth watching?No, unless you are a dedicated historian of the French silent era or have a specific obsession with the works of May Edginton. For the average viewer, Celle qui domine is a heavy, often-static piece of social theatre that feels every bit its age. It lacks the kinetic energy found in the better European films of 1927 and relies too heavily on theatrical gesturing to convey its stakes.This film works because of Mary Odette. She possesses a screen presence that fe..."
May Edginton
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