
Dolly, a dance hall girl, loves Royce Wingate, an irresponsible chap. To escape their way of life she secretly backs an oil well in which he has an interest, and both become wealthy.


Is the 1927 silent drama Singed a hidden treasure worth excavating today? Short answer: yes, but only if you can stomach the toxic, transactional nature of its central romance. This film is a fascinating time capsule for those who enjoy gritty social climbing narratives and the 'nouveau riche' anxieties of the Roaring ...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

John Griffith Wray

Robert N. Bradbury
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"Is the 1927 silent drama Singed a hidden treasure worth excavating today? Short answer: yes, but only if you can stomach the toxic, transactional nature of its central romance. This film is a fascinating time capsule for those who enjoy gritty social climbing narratives and the 'nouveau riche' anxieties of the Roaring Twenties, but it is certainly not for anyone looking for a modern, healthy portrayal of partnership.This film works because Blanche Sweet delivers a performance that bypasses the t..."
Gertrude Orr, Adela Rogers St. Johns
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