Daisy Smith (Marceline Day), a floater and non-desirable citizen in most societies, seeks refuge on a tropical island in the South Seas. She meets Jim Curtis (Don Alvarado), another society-outcast and a piece of human driftwood, and a romance takes place that regenerates both, and they sail back to the United States determined to start life anew.
The Verdict: A Late-Silent Gem for Those Who Like Their Romance with a Side of GritIf you are looking for a breezy, sun-drenched tropical romance, Driftwood (1928) might catch you off guard. It is worth watching today primarily for Marceline Day’s understated performance and a visual style that favors shadows over post...
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"The Verdict: A Late-Silent Gem for Those Who Like Their Romance with a Side of GritIf you are looking for a breezy, sun-drenched tropical romance, Driftwood (1928) might catch you off guard. It is worth watching today primarily for Marceline Day’s understated performance and a visual style that favors shadows over postcard-perfect sunsets. This is a film for fans of late-era silent cinema who appreciate how much can be said through a slumped posture or a lingering look at the tide. It will likel..."
Joseph P. Mack
Lillie Hayward, Richard Harding Davis, Mort Blumenstock
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