French version of MGM romance, His Glorious Night: A princess in the old Austro-Hungarian empire rejects her arranged marriage and falls, instead, for a dashing cavalry captain..
Is it worth the watch? Honestly, only if you're the kind of person who digs through the bargain bins of film history or if you really love Jacques Feyder. If you're looking for a fast-paced rom-com, stay far away from this one. 🏃♂️ But if you want to see how the French handled the 'talkie' transition differently than...
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"Is it worth the watch? Honestly, only if you're the kind of person who digs through the bargain bins of film history or if you really love Jacques Feyder. If you're looking for a fast-paced rom-com, stay far away from this one. 🏃♂️ But if you want to see how the French handled the 'talkie' transition differently than Hollywood, it’s a total gem. This is actually a remake of a movie called His Glorious Night, which was a disaster for John Gilbert because his voice sounded 'too high' for a tough..."
Yves Mirande, Ferenc Molnár, Paul d'Estournelles de Constant, Jacques Feyder
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