The daughter of a desert chief kidnaps a member of the French Foreign Legion in the hopes of wooing him..
Is this film worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but only if you appreciate the subversion of classic Hollywood tropes. It is a vibrant, energetic piece of silent cinema that feels remarkably modern in its gender politics. This film is for viewers who love physical comedy and historical parodies; it is not for tho...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Clarence G. Badger
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"Is this film worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but only if you appreciate the subversion of classic Hollywood tropes. It is a vibrant, energetic piece of silent cinema that feels remarkably modern in its gender politics. This film is for viewers who love physical comedy and historical parodies; it is not for those who demand gritty realism or high-stakes drama.This film works because Bebe Daniels possesses a comedic timing that rivals the greats of her era, turning a potentially creepy pr..."
Lloyd Corrigan, Grover Jones, George Marion Jr., John McDermott
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