A press lord ruins the sailor father of his son's fiancée..
Okay, so "High Seas" from 1929. Is it worth tracking down today? *Honestly*, probably not for most folks. If you're into the nitty-gritty of early cinema, or maybe a silent film completist, then sure, you’ll find something here. But for anyone expecting modern pacing or dialogue, you're gonna have a rough time. This on...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Denison Clift
Edgar Jones
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"Okay, so "High Seas" from 1929. Is it worth tracking down today? *Honestly*, probably not for most folks. If you're into the nitty-gritty of early cinema, or maybe a silent film completist, then sure, you’ll find something here. But for anyone expecting modern pacing or dialogue, you're gonna have a rough time. This one's a deep dive into melodrama, really. 🚢 The core setup is *pure* silent film gold: a powerful press baron, played by Randle Ayrton, just decides to mess with a poor sailor. Not..."
Winter Hall
Denison Clift, Victor Kendall, Monckton Hoffe
United Kingdom
