Paramount Pictures produced this French-language version of Slightly Scarlet (1930) , shot on the same sets and using some of the same actors, for the European market..
“L'énigmatique Monsieur Parkes” feels like stepping into a time capsule, a French echo of a Hollywood film called “Slightly Scarlet.” If you're into the nitty-gritty of early talkies, or just curious about how studios did international versions back in the day, this is absolutely worth checking out. But honestly, if yo...
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"“L'énigmatique Monsieur Parkes” feels like stepping into a time capsule, a French echo of a Hollywood film called “Slightly Scarlet.” If you're into the nitty-gritty of early talkies, or just curious about how studios did international versions back in the day, this is absolutely worth checking out. But honestly, if you need things to move quickly or expect modern storytelling, you might find yourself checking your watch. 🕰️ This is Paramount's clever move from 1930, shooting a whole separate ..."
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