A lieutenant is branded a coward after saving a beleaguered fort for an amnesiac major..
Is The Flag Lieutenant worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a particular kind of viewer. This film is an intriguing historical artifact for enthusiasts of early cinema and military dramas, yet it will likely test the patience of anyone accustomed to contemporary narrative rh...
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Maurice Elvey
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"Is The Flag Lieutenant worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a particular kind of viewer. This film is an intriguing historical artifact for enthusiasts of early cinema and military dramas, yet it will likely test the patience of anyone accustomed to contemporary narrative rhythms or seeking overtly progressive storytelling. For those willing to engage with its particular style, it offers a fascinating window into the dramatic conventions and moral qu..."
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