
A young woman with a Spanish father and an American mother living in Spain under the supervision of a strict aunt slips out to attend a bullfight. There she becomes fascinated by the toreador Carrita.


Stepping into the cinematic landscape of 1922, Edmund Goulding's Fascination emerges as a vibrant, if often overlooked, gem from the silent era, a period teeming with dramatic intensity and nascent star power. This film, a compelling narrative of cultural collision and burgeoning desire, captivates throug...

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" Stepping into the cinematic landscape of 1922, Edmund Goulding's Fascination emerges as a vibrant, if often overlooked, gem from the silent era, a period teeming with dramatic intensity and nascent star power. This film, a compelling narrative of cultural collision and burgeoning desire, captivates through its evocative portrayal of a young woman's awakening amidst the fiery backdrop of Spain. Mae Murray, a veritable icon of the period, delivers a performance that is both nuanced a..."
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