Cardsharp Babe Stewart hides out in upstate New York when his irate partner and mistress, Kay, threatens to turn him over to the police. There he meets Mary, daughter of local hardware store proprietor Randall; marries her; returns to NYC.
If you're after a loud, fast-paced drama, you can probably skip _Happiness Ahead_. But if you like your films quiet, with a gentle, almost **dreamy pace**, and enjoy seeing how stories unfolded in the late '20s, then yes, give this one a look. People who need constant plot twists or explosions will likely find themselv...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
William A. Seiter
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"If you're after a loud, fast-paced drama, you can probably skip _Happiness Ahead_. But if you like your films quiet, with a gentle, almost **dreamy pace**, and enjoy seeing how stories unfolded in the late '20s, then yes, give this one a look. People who need constant plot twists or explosions will likely find themselves checking their watch. It’s for a very specific mood, maybe a rainy Sunday afternoon when you just want something *nice* on. 😌 The whole thing kicks off with Babe Stewart, a ca..."
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George Marion Jr., Benjamin Glazer, Edmund Goulding
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