Max gives his pretty daughter some money to buy shoes. At the shop, holes in stockings and socks and a pair of panties leads to love.
Alright, let's talk about The Boy Friend from 1928. Is it worth tracking down today? Probably not for everyone, but if you’re into silent era shorts, especially those with a touch of Leo McCarey’s early comedic rhythm, then yes, absolutely. It’s a quick, charming little thing, maybe 20 minutes if you’re lucky. Anyone e...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Fred Guiol
Maurice Campbell
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"Alright, let's talk about The Boy Friend from 1928. Is it worth tracking down today? Probably not for everyone, but if you’re into silent era shorts, especially those with a touch of Leo McCarey’s early comedic rhythm, then yes, absolutely. It’s a quick, charming little thing, maybe 20 minutes if you’re lucky. Anyone expecting modern fast-paced laughs will likely find it too slow, but if you appreciate the specific kind of visual gag and character work from this period, you’ll probably have a go..."
Fay Holderness
H.M. Walker, Leo McCarey
United States
