A songwriter leaves his chorus girl sweetheart to join the US Army in WWI. In France he falls in love with French singer Madelon.


You should probably watch Melody Lane if you're the kind of person who likes looking at old dusty relics in a museum and wondering how they actually worked. 🏺 If you're looking for a smooth, fast-paced action movie or a romance that makes sense, you are going to absolutely hate this. It’s from 1929, which means the ...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Robert F. Hill

Wilfred Lucas
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"You should probably watch Melody Lane if you're the kind of person who likes looking at old dusty relics in a museum and wondering how they actually worked. 🏺 If you're looking for a smooth, fast-paced action movie or a romance that makes sense, you are going to absolutely hate this. It’s from 1929, which means the movie is basically a toddler learning how to talk. The sound is crunchy and everyone stands very still, probably because they were terrified of moving away from the hidden micropho..."
Jake Kern
Jo Swerling, J.G. Hawks, Tom Reed, Robert F. Hill
United States

