The pretty young wife of an English captain, in World War One, visits him in his billet in a little town in France, behind the front lines. She poses as the daughter of the French woman who owns the home where her husband has his meals along with his Colonel and a junior officer.
So, is French Leave worth dusting off? If you’re a real fan of those old silent comedies, especially the ones with mistaken identities and a good bit of fuss, then yes, absolutely give it a look. Folks who need constant action or super fast-paced storytelling might find it a bit slow, honestly. But for anyone curious a...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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Lloyd Ingraham
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"So, is French Leave worth dusting off? If you’re a real fan of those old silent comedies, especially the ones with mistaken identities and a good bit of fuss, then yes, absolutely give it a look. Folks who need constant action or super fast-paced storytelling might find it a bit slow, honestly. But for anyone curious about how humor played out on screen nearly a century ago, or just looking for a genuinely charming, if a little creaky, bit of fun, you’ll probably get a kick out of it. It’s got a..."
W.P. Lipscomb, Reginald Berkeley
United Kingdom
1927 · IMDb 7.3
