The storyline is loosely-based on Buffalo candy-maker August Merckens' opera-singer daughter Baroness Platon Von Wrangel, who married the Russian leader in the fight for restoration of the Russian monarchy..
Is The Duchess of Buffalo worth your time today? Short answer: Yes, but primarily as a masterclass in silent-era comedic timing rather than a historical document. This film is for the cinephile who misses the effervescence of the 1920s and anyone who appreciates a 'fish-out-of-water' story told with genuine wit; it is ...
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Sidney Franklin
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"Is The Duchess of Buffalo worth your time today? Short answer: Yes, but primarily as a masterclass in silent-era comedic timing rather than a historical document. This film is for the cinephile who misses the effervescence of the 1920s and anyone who appreciates a 'fish-out-of-water' story told with genuine wit; it is not for those who demand historical accuracy or the fast-paced editing of modern romantic comedies.Is this film worth watching?The Duchess of Buffalo is a fascinating relic that re..."
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