When spoiled Alice Kendall marries up-and-coming entrepreneur Fred Garlan, she expects her wealthy lifestyle to continue, which causes problems in their marriage/.


Right off the bat, if you’re into classic Hollywood, especially early talkies, Extravagance is worth a look. It’s definitely for folks who don't mind a slower pace and want to see how cinema handled marital drama back in 1930. But if you need fast action or modern sensibilities, you’ll probably find this a bit of a sno...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"Right off the bat, if you’re into classic Hollywood, especially early talkies, Extravagance is worth a look. It’s definitely for folks who don't mind a slower pace and want to see how cinema handled marital drama back in 1930. But if you need fast action or modern sensibilities, you’ll probably find this a bit of a snooze fest. 😴 The core idea here is simple: Alice Kendall, played by Addie McPhail, loves her expensive things. She marries Fred Garlan (Lloyd Hughes), an ambitious guy who's defin..."
Andrew Percival Younger, Phil Rosen, Adele Buffington, Frances Hyland
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