Neal Abbott (Ben Lyon), a disgraced surgeon, regains his self-respect after operating on and saving the life of cafe-owner Duffy Thompson (Fred Kohler). He is rewarded with the love of a cafe entertainer named Patricia (Dorothy Revier).
Alright, so 'The Quitter' from 1929. Is it a must-see for everyone today? Probably not. If you're a serious film historian or just really enjoy dipping into early sound (or mostly silent, in this case) pictures, you'll find something quaint here. But for casual viewers expecting modern pacing or complex plots, you'll l...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Alright, so 'The Quitter' from 1929. Is it a must-see for everyone today? Probably not. If you're a serious film historian or just really enjoy dipping into early sound (or mostly silent, in this case) pictures, you'll find something quaint here. But for casual viewers expecting modern pacing or complex plots, you'll likely find it a bit… slow. It's a gentle, unassuming kind of movie. 🕰️ The plot itself is pretty straightforward. Ben Lyon plays Neal Abbott, a surgeon who’s lost his way, kinda ..."
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