In the modern day (1920s) story, Adam, a plumber, is happily married to Eve, a wardrobe-obsessed housewife, until she accidentally meets a supercilious fashion designer. At the prompting of her neighbour, who has secret designs on Adam, Eve secretly becomes a fashion model by day, knowing that her husband would disapprove.


Short answer: yes, but with qualifications. Fig Leaves, a 1920s melodrama, explores the complexities of marital fidelity and societal expectations. It’s a film worth watching for i...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Howard Hawks

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Olive Borden
Howard Hawks, Louis D. Lighton, Hope Loring
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1926 · IMDb 5.7


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