Nick, the "swing" man in a trapeze troupe, loves Greta Nelson, the girl in the act; and Tony, the "flyer," incurs his enmity as Greta seems to favor him; thus Nick fails to catch Tony, and Tony is killed. Ned Lee, a novice, reports for the next engagement.
Alright, so you're asking if Half Way to Heaven, a film from way back in 1929, is worth your time today? Well, if you're into those early talkies, especially the ones with a real dramatic flair and some circus tent melodrama, then maybe. This one’s got Jean Arthur, which is a big plus for some folks. But if you’re hopi...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
George Abbott
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"Alright, so you're asking if Half Way to Heaven, a film from way back in 1929, is worth your time today? Well, if you're into those early talkies, especially the ones with a real dramatic flair and some circus tent melodrama, then maybe. This one’s got Jean Arthur, which is a big plus for some folks. But if you’re hoping for quick pacing or anything subtle, you might find yourself checking your watch. It’s a circus story, right? We’re introduced to this trapeze trio. Nick, the 'swing' man, is o..."
George Abbott, Henry Leyford Gates, Gerald Geraghty
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