Neglected by her moneyed parents and disillusioned with her boyfriend (Buddie Larkins, a bootlegger and philanderer), aspiring vocalist Ruth King joins a school for stage and fancy dancing, thus playing into the hand of DeLeon, its owner, who encourages students to live on the premises hoping to lure them into compromising situations. Buddie delivers a liquor order to the school hotel and discovers Ruth there.
You should probably only watch this if you are really into late silent-era melodramas or if you have a weird fascination with how movies used to warn girls about the 'big city.' Most people will find it a bit slow, but it is a fascinating time capsule of 1928 paranoia. It is definitely not for anyone who needs a fast-...
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"You should probably only watch this if you are really into late silent-era melodramas or if you have a weird fascination with how movies used to warn girls about the 'big city.' Most people will find it a bit slow, but it is a fascinating time capsule of 1928 paranoia. It is definitely not for anyone who needs a fast-paced thriller. It lingers on things that do not really matter for way too long. The movie starts with Ruth King, played by Barbara Bedford. She is rich, but her parents are basic..."
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