Is The Devil's Apple Tree worth digging up today? Well, if you're a silent film enthusiast or just curious about old-school morality plays, then yes, probably. For anyone expecting fast action or modern subtlety, you'll likely find it a bit... quaint. This film really leans into its title. Dorothy Sebastian plays our ...
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"Is The Devil's Apple Tree worth digging up today? Well, if you're a silent film enthusiast or just curious about old-school morality plays, then yes, probably. For anyone expecting fast action or modern subtlety, you'll likely find it a bit... quaint. This film really leans into its title. Dorothy Sebastian plays our central figure, a young woman who, like so many characters of the era, finds herself at a crossroads. The 'apple' isn't an actual fruit, of course, but something far more abstract ..."
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