Olga Kriga, a boardinghouse girl who dreams of becoming a great actress, is turned down by a theater manager because of the jealousy of the leading lady. She then accompanies her admirer, John Knight, a young flivver salesman, when he accepts an agency offered in a small Balkan country.
Short answer: Yes, but it's a curious and flawed silent film that might not appeal to all audiences. 'The Crown of Lies' is a 1927 silent film that, despite its age and peculiar storyline, offers a glimpse into the early days of cinema and the often whimsical nature of its narratives. This film is particularly intrigui...
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Dmitriy Bukhovetskiy
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"Short answer: Yes, but it's a curious and flawed silent film that might not appeal to all audiences. 'The Crown of Lies' is a 1927 silent film that, despite its age and peculiar storyline, offers a glimpse into the early days of cinema and the often whimsical nature of its narratives. This film is particularly intriguing for those with a keen interest in early Hollywood and its forays into fantasy and melodrama, but it might not be to everyone's taste. Does this film work? This film works beca..."
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