A Broadway matinee idol famous for his black-face portrayals anonymously joins an amateur acting troupe and falls in love with the leading lady..


Is 'The Matinee Idol' Worth Watching Today? 'The Matinee Idol,' released in 1928, offers a surprisingly durable romantic comedy experience for viewers today, particularly those wit...
Archivist John

still_frame

still_frame

still_frame

still_frame

product

still_frame


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Frank Capra

Lloyd Ingraham
Community
Log in to comment.
Elmer Harris, Robert Lord, Ernest Pagano
United States


Deep dive into the cult classic
Discover similar cinematic experiences
A Directorial Spotlight on Frank Capra