Orphan drudge Mary Ann finds love and hope in the arms of a promising but poor composer, John Lonsdale..
Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for pre-Code Hollywood and can handle a movie that moves at the speed of a gentle walk, you’ll probably dig Merely Mary Ann. It’s not going to change your life, but it’s awfully nice to look at for an hour or so. If you need explosions or even a slightly complex plot, stay...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Henry King
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for pre-Code Hollywood and can handle a movie that moves at the speed of a gentle walk, you’ll probably dig Merely Mary Ann. It’s not going to change your life, but it’s awfully nice to look at for an hour or so. If you need explosions or even a slightly complex plot, stay away. This is pure sugar. Janet Gaynor just has this way of looking at a camera that makes you want to hand her your sandwich, your coat, and your house keys. She plays Mary Ann,..."
Arnold Lucy
Israel Zangwill, Leon Gordon, Jules Furthman
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