A naive young Swede is repeatedly victimized by predatory women. When he finally meets a young woman who seems sincere and true, he wonders if he can trust her.
The Rogers Metamorphosis: Beyond the Lariat In the cinematic landscape of 1921, the presence of Will Rogers usually signaled a certain brand of rustic wisdom—the cowboy philosopher whose rope tricks were matched only by his sharp social commentary. However, Guile of Women presents a fascinating departure fro...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Clarence G. Badger
Clarence G. Badger
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" The Rogers Metamorphosis: Beyond the Lariat In the cinematic landscape of 1921, the presence of Will Rogers usually signaled a certain brand of rustic wisdom—the cowboy philosopher whose rope tricks were matched only by his sharp social commentary. However, Guile of Women presents a fascinating departure from this established persona. Here, Rogers sheds the chaps for the woolens of Hjalmar Maartens, a Swedish sailor whose innocence is so profound it borders on the metaphysical. This i..."
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Edfrid A. Bingham, Peter MacFarlane
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