Nappus, an elderly farmer, resents the fact that his daughter Chloe is married to a lazy layabout named Gummy, who allows Chloe to do all the house and farm work he himself should be doing. Chloe has to care for her two children, Trailia and Chiquapin, while managing all of Gummy's duties as well, and she is worn down by her labors.
Hearts in Dixie is one of those movies you watch today less for pure entertainment and more for what it represents. If you're into early sound film history, or just curious about how movies looked and sounded back in 1929, it's definitely worth checking out. But if you're expecting something fast-paced, with deep chara...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Paul Sloane
Charles Horan
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"Hearts in Dixie is one of those movies you watch today less for pure entertainment and more for what it represents. If you're into early sound film history, or just curious about how movies looked and sounded back in 1929, it's definitely worth checking out. But if you're expecting something fast-paced, with deep characters, or even a story that flows like modern cinema, you're probably going to find it a bit of a tough sit. This one's really for the film buffs, not a casual Friday night watch. ..."
Paul Sloane, Walter Weems
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