So, Scandal from 1929. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re into movie history, or just plain curious about how stories were told *right* as sound was hitting big, then absolutely. Folks who love crisp, modern narratives will probably find it a bit of a slog, though. It’s a definite niche watch, for sure.Th...
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"So, Scandal from 1929. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re into movie history, or just plain curious about how stories were told *right* as sound was hitting big, then absolutely. Folks who love crisp, modern narratives will probably find it a bit of a slog, though. It’s a definite niche watch, for sure.The film throws us straight into some rather proper 1920s drama, mostly revolving around a big secret and who knows what. Laura La Plante plays our central figure, who, let’s be hone..."
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Tom Reed, Adela Rogers St. Johns, Walter Anthony, Paul Schofield
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