An arrogant boxer named Dum-Dum Brooks romances beautiful Celia Fields, but then falls for temptress Sonia Barondoff on the eve of the big fight..
Alright, so look, if you’re hoping for some sharp, modern filmmaking, *The Man I Love* from 1929 isn’t gonna be your jam. It’s an early talkie, and boy, does it show. But if you’re a total film history nerd, or just curious about how movies sounded right when they started talking, then yeah, it’s worth a peek. Anyone e...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
William A. Wellman
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"Alright, so look, if you’re hoping for some sharp, modern filmmaking, *The Man I Love* from 1929 isn’t gonna be your jam. It’s an early talkie, and boy, does it show. But if you’re a total film history nerd, or just curious about how movies sounded right when they started talking, then yeah, it’s worth a peek. Anyone expecting quick pacing or subtle acting will probably be checking their watch. 😬 The whole thing kicks off with Dum-Dum Brooks, our boxer hero. His name alone, Dum-Dum, kinda tell..."
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