So, Soyons gais. Released in 1930, it’s one of those early French talkies that really gives you a peek into what cinema was doing back then. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re into the history of film, especially French comedies from this era, absolutely. You’ll probably enjoy the snappy, if sometimes ver...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Arthur Robison
Henry Edwards
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"So, Soyons gais. Released in 1930, it’s one of those early French talkies that really gives you a peek into what cinema was doing back then. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re into the history of film, especially French comedies from this era, absolutely. You’ll probably enjoy the snappy, if sometimes very theatrical, dialogue. But if you’re looking for modern pacing, big laughs, or anything that feels remotely contemporary, you might struggle. This one is definitely for the classi..."
Jean Del Val
Rachel Crothers, Jacques Deval
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