The Welby's inherit a fortune from an uncle they barely and carelessly cared for during his last years. The money turns all the family into social-climbing snobs to the point of ignoring old friends and breaking off marriage engagements.
Short answer: yes, but it’s a complex, nuanced look at the perils of wealth and social climbing in 1920s San Francisco. If you’re intrigued by the Jazz Age, the allure of excess, and the corrupting influence of wealth, this film is for you. If you prefer a straightforward, uplifting narrative, you might be disappointed...
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"Short answer: yes, but it’s a complex, nuanced look at the perils of wealth and social climbing in 1920s San Francisco. If you’re intrigued by the Jazz Age, the allure of excess, and the corrupting influence of wealth, this film is for you. If you prefer a straightforward, uplifting narrative, you might be disappointed. This film works because... The Gilded Highway excels in its character development and its exploration of class dynamics. The performances by Mathilde Comont and Andrée Tourneur a..."
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