Is 'Should a Girl Marry?' Worth Watching Today? “Should a Girl Marry?”, the 1928 silent drama, isn't a lost masterpiece, but it holds surprising interest for specific audiences today. If you appreciate the unique narrative rhythms and heightened emotionality of late silent cinema, or if you're curious about how early H...
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"Is 'Should a Girl Marry?' Worth Watching Today? “Should a Girl Marry?”, the 1928 silent drama, isn't a lost masterpiece, but it holds surprising interest for specific audiences today. If you appreciate the unique narrative rhythms and heightened emotionality of late silent cinema, or if you're curious about how early Hollywood grappled with questions of female independence and societal expectation, then yes, it warrants a viewing. However, those accustomed to contemporary pacing, subtle performa..."
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