Gaston, a French waiter, wins a large sum of money in a gambling pool and embarks on a wild spending spree while his sweetheart, Musette, who has always been practical and thrifty, ridicules his irresponsible actions. Gaston is beset by two society crooks who almost succeed in swindling him of his winnings, but the clever resourcefulness of Musette brings him to his senses.
Is On Ze Boulevard worth watching in an era of high-speed digital comedies? Short answer: yes, but primarily for those who appreciate the nuanced physical language of the late silent era and the subversion of 1920s gender norms. This film is for viewers who enjoy character-driven farce and the visual texture of Jazz Ag...
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"Is On Ze Boulevard worth watching in an era of high-speed digital comedies? Short answer: yes, but primarily for those who appreciate the nuanced physical language of the late silent era and the subversion of 1920s gender norms. This film is for viewers who enjoy character-driven farce and the visual texture of Jazz Age MGM productions; it is not for those who find the deliberate pacing of silent cinema tedious or the lack of modern cynicism off-putting.The Direct VerdictBefore we dive into the ..."
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Florence Ryerson, Richard Schayer, Scott Darling, Joseph Farnham, Earl Baldwin, F. Hugh Herbert
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