French POW Dumaine is sequestered near the castle of a prideful Prussian nobleman, Count Reinmacher, who lives for the day that his four sons will march triumphantly into Paris. Axelle, the daughter of one of the sons, makes periodic goodwill visits to the prison compound, and by-and-by she falls in love with Dumaine.
Alright, so “Surrender” from 1931. Is it worth tracking down? Look, if you’re into the old, old stuff, early talkies, or just curious about how they told stories way back when, then yeah, give it a shot. It's not for everyone, though. Modern audiences who need quick cuts and constant action? You’ll probably be bored st...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
William K. Howard
Bruno Ziener
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"Alright, so “Surrender” from 1931. Is it worth tracking down? Look, if you’re into the old, old stuff, early talkies, or just curious about how they told stories way back when, then yeah, give it a shot. It's not for everyone, though. Modern audiences who need quick cuts and constant action? You’ll probably be bored stiff. But if you have patience for a slower, more character-driven drama, especially one with a historical bent, there's something kinda sweet here. Like a quiet afternoon spent wit..."
Alexander Kirkland
Sonya Levien, S.N. Behrman, Pierre Benoît
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