An aristocrat who was raised in Spain returns to the United States and falls in love with a plumber..


Set in the transitional period of early 20th-century America, Proud Flesh presents a nuanced exploration of class dynamics and personal aspirations through the lens of a romance that defies the conventions of its time. The film, directed with a blend of elegance and social satire, stars Rosita Marstini and Priscilla Bo...

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

King Vidor

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"Set in the transitional period of early 20th-century America, Proud Flesh presents a nuanced exploration of class dynamics and personal aspirations through the lens of a romance that defies the conventions of its time. The film, directed with a blend of elegance and social satire, stars Rosita Marstini and Priscilla Bonner, whose chemistry as the aristocrat and the plumber, respectively, is palpable and engaging.The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of societal upheaval, with the protagonist,..."

Joan Crawford
Agnes Christine Johnston, Joseph Farnham, Marian Ainslee, Harry Behn, Lawrence Irving Rising
United States

