Ricardo, a young law student in his hometown of Madrid, is a carefree playboy who loves nightclubs and courting pretty girls. His father hopes to instill a more serious attitude in his son by transferring him to a school in the rural town of Santiago.
Alright, so In Gay Madrid. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re a silent film enthusiast or someone who really digs into pre-Code melodramas, then yeah, maybe. For everyone else, especially those who need a brisk pace or subtle acting, you’re probably gonna struggle. It’s a definite period piece, and it fee...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Alright, so In Gay Madrid. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re a silent film enthusiast or someone who really digs into pre-Code melodramas, then yeah, maybe. For everyone else, especially those who need a brisk pace or subtle acting, you’re probably gonna struggle. It’s a definite period piece, and it feels like it. The film starts with Ricardo (Ramon Novarro), a law student who seems more interested in, well, everything but law. He’s all smiles, dances, and serenades. The title, ..."
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Salisbury Field, Frances Marion, Alejandro Pérez Lugín, Edwin Justus Mayer, Bess Meredyth
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