The ambassador of a Ruritanian land charges his attache with cozying up to the wife of the war minister, to get her to make her husband change his mind on a treaty he opposes.Complications both political and romantic ensue.
Is it worth your time? If you are a fan of old-school Hollywood history or you just like seeing how they made movies before they really knew what they were doing with sound, then yes. If you want a fast plot or big explosions, you should probably stay far away from this one. 🎬 It’s one of those 'Ruritanian' stories w...
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"Is it worth your time? If you are a fan of old-school Hollywood history or you just like seeing how they made movies before they really knew what they were doing with sound, then yes. If you want a fast plot or big explosions, you should probably stay far away from this one. 🎬 It’s one of those 'Ruritanian' stories where everyone lives in a country that doesn't exist. They spend all their time wearing very stiff collars and trying to trick each other into signing papers. I think people who e..."
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