
Taking place over 24 hours, "New Year's Eve" is the story of Marjorie Ware (Mary Astor), broke and unemployed, who despairs as her ailing younger brother (Freddie Frederick) languishes at home. She runs into rich gambler Larry Harmon (Earle Foxe) and rejects his overtures.


Alright, so you're thinking about diving into a nearly century-old film like New Year's Eve from 1929? Honestly, for most folks, this one's probably a hard pass. Unless you're really into uncovering lost cinema gems, or have a soft spot for early talkies trying to find their footing, you can safely skip it. But if you'...

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

Henry Lehrman

Edward LeSaint
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"Alright, so you're thinking about diving into a nearly century-old film like New Year's Eve from 1929? Honestly, for most folks, this one's probably a hard pass. Unless you're really into uncovering lost cinema gems, or have a soft spot for early talkies trying to find their footing, you can safely skip it. But if you're a film historian or a true cinephile with a penchant for the obscure, there are some quirky little moments here, mostly as a peek into a different era of filmmaking. The setup ..."
Virginia Vance
Dwight Cummins, William Kernell, Richard Connell
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