In the Kentucky hills, a store keeper tries to win the love of an innocent schoolteacher. She runs away and seeks refuge with a hermit.
Short answer: yes, but... it’s not without its flaws. This film works because... The Mountain Eagle excels in its portrayal of the insular, picturesque life of the Kentucky hills. The chemistry between Ferdinand Martini and Nita Naldi as Evelyn is palpable, and the dense, atmospheric cinematography captures the raw be...
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Alfred Hitchcock
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"Short answer: yes, but... it’s not without its flaws. This film works because... The Mountain Eagle excels in its portrayal of the insular, picturesque life of the Kentucky hills. The chemistry between Ferdinand Martini and Nita Naldi as Evelyn is palpable, and the dense, atmospheric cinematography captures the raw beauty of the setting. The film’s exploration of spiritual and emotional growth is both heartfelt and nuanced. This film fails because... Despite its strengths, The Mountain Eagle s..."
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