The illegitimate son of a music-hall star and an ambitious politician has grown up to become a journalist. He decides to get back at his father by using blackmail.
L'enfant de l'amour is one of those old films. You know, the kind you seek out if you're really into cinema history, especially French silent movies. It's not a casual watch, not by a long shot. Anyone hoping for quick pacing or snappy dialogue will probably get antsy. But hey, if you're curious about early cinema, or ...
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"L'enfant de l'amour is one of those old films. You know, the kind you seek out if you're really into cinema history, especially French silent movies. It's not a casual watch, not by a long shot. Anyone hoping for quick pacing or snappy dialogue will probably get antsy. But hey, if you're curious about early cinema, or director Marcel L'Herbier's early stuff, there's something here. For most folks, though, it’s probably a hard pass. So, decide your camp before diving in. 🍿 The whole setup feels ..."
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