Young Nell loses her job and home and her father is sent to prison. She joins the Salvation Army and tries to redeem him when he comes out bent on continuing his life of crime.
Should you watch Salvation Nell? If you’re into the weird, creaky charm of early talkies, sure. If you’re looking for something that moves faster than a tortoise in molasses, stay away. It’s a movie that demands a lot of patience, mostly because the drama is laid on thick, like a heavy coat of lead paint. The whole th...
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"Should you watch Salvation Nell? If you’re into the weird, creaky charm of early talkies, sure. If you’re looking for something that moves faster than a tortoise in molasses, stay away. It’s a movie that demands a lot of patience, mostly because the drama is laid on thick, like a heavy coat of lead paint. The whole thing feels very 1931, which is to say it’s a bit stiff in the joints. Sally O'Neil plays Nell with this wide-eyed intensity that works for about ten minutes before it just starts to..."
Walter Woods, Edward Sheldon
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