The queen of mythical Sylvania marries a courtier, who finds his new life unsatisfying..


You should probably watch this if you have a soft spot for movies that feel like they were filmed inside a giant tin can. It’s 1929, so the sound is a bit crunchy, but the energy is weirdly modern. If you hate people winking at the camera or singing about their feelings while wearing tiny hats, you should definitely s...

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"You should probably watch this if you have a soft spot for movies that feel like they were filmed inside a giant tin can. It’s 1929, so the sound is a bit crunchy, but the energy is weirdly modern. If you hate people winking at the camera or singing about their feelings while wearing tiny hats, you should definitely stay away. It’s very much a product of its time, but in a way that feels like a party you weren't invited to but are happy to watch through the window. Maurice Chevalier plays Coun..."
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