In order to keep her job, a young dress designer must keep her recent marriage a secret from her boss. An important client arrives from Paris and her boss decides to hold a dinner party for the man at the girl's house.

"Modern Love" (1929) is a little slice of silent era silliness. If you're into old-school screwball antics and don't mind a lack of sound, you might actually get a kick out of this one. Folks who need snappy dialogue or modern pacing will probably be baffled, maybe even bored. 🎬The premise, a wife (Kathryn Crawford as...

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""Modern Love" (1929) is a little slice of silent era silliness. If you're into old-school screwball antics and don't mind a lack of sound, you might actually get a kick out of this one. Folks who need snappy dialogue or modern pacing will probably be baffled, maybe even bored. 🎬The premise, a wife (Kathryn Crawford as Mary) hiding her marriage to keep her job, feels pretty standard for the era. Her boss, Mr. Crosby (Edward Martindel), has this rule about single employees, which just sets everyt..."
Beatrice Van, Albert DeMond
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