A nobleman marries a gypsy woman, but while at court he falls in love with a princess..

Okay, so General Crack from way back in 1929. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you're into those early sound pictures, or you've got a soft spot for John Barrymore, then yeah, absolutely. For everyone else, maybe a tough sell. It's really a product of its time, and you'll either find that charming or just, wel...

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

Alan Crosland

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"Okay, so General Crack from way back in 1929. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you're into those early sound pictures, or you've got a soft spot for John Barrymore, then yeah, absolutely. For everyone else, maybe a tough sell. It's really a product of its time, and you'll either find that charming or just, well, a little slow. If you expect modern pacing or subtle performances, you'll probably just tune out. 🤷♀️Barrymore here plays Duke Christian, who becomes "General Crack." He's thi..."

Jimmy Dime
Walter Anthony, J. Grubb Alexander, Joseph Shearing
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