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, ..."
Philip Sleeman
Salisbury Field, Frances Marion, Alejandro Pérez Lugín, Edwin Justus Mayer, Bess Meredyth
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