The pride of his aristocratic Southern family, a young man shatters his family's hopes by marrying a Broadway vamp known as "The Moth." The young man's father then plots to rescue his unwitting son from "The Moth's" clutches, but at great sacrifice.
J.G. Hawks
United States
Stepping back into the hallowed halls of early cinema, one often encounters narratives that, despite their age and the absence of synchronized sound, resonate with a profound, almost primal emotionality. J.G. Hawks's Honor Thy Name is precisely such a film, a silent era masterpiece that delves into the intricat...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Charles Giblyn
Charles Giblyn
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" Stepping back into the hallowed halls of early cinema, one often encounters narratives that, despite their age and the absence of synchronized sound, resonate with a profound, almost primal emotionality. J.G. Hawks's Honor Thy Name is precisely such a film, a silent era masterpiece that delves into the intricate tapestry of Southern aristocracy, the seductive pull of forbidden love, and the crushing weight of familial duty. Released during a period when societal values were in flux and t..."
