A bank officer steals valuable securities from his bank to pay off debts owed to a notorious gambler, but the disgrace is more than he can bear and does himself in. His loyal secretary, a beau of the banker's daughter, takes the blame instead for the sake of her family honor.
So, if you’re looking for a quiet evening with a movie that demands a bit of your attention – and you don’t mind a lack of sound – then Hardboiled Rose might be a surprising little gem from 1927. Folks who appreciate classic melodramas, where honor and sacrifice really drive the story, will probably find something to c...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
F. Harmon Weight
Bruno Ziener
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"So, if you’re looking for a quiet evening with a movie that demands a bit of your attention – and you don’t mind a lack of sound – then Hardboiled Rose might be a surprising little gem from 1927. Folks who appreciate classic melodramas, where honor and sacrifice really drive the story, will probably find something to chew on here. But if you need rapid-fire dialogue or big explosions, this isn’t gonna be your cup of tea. It’s a silent film, after all. You gotta go in knowing that. It opens with ..."
Ralph Emerson
Darryl F. Zanuck, Robert Lord, Joseph Jackson
United States
