Richard Carewe raises his late friend's son with his housekeeper and her daughter Phyllis. He plans their marriage, but the young man impulsively weds a nightclub singer called "The Firefly," who leaves him when she learns he's broke.
“The Truth About Youth” isn’t one you just stumble upon these days, especially if old, old films aren’t your usual thing. Is it worth tracking down? Maybe, if you have a soft spot for early talkies trying to figure themselves out. People who enjoy seeing how melodrama used to hit differently might get a real kick out o...
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William A. Seiter
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"“The Truth About Youth” isn’t one you just stumble upon these days, especially if old, old films aren’t your usual thing. Is it worth tracking down? Maybe, if you have a soft spot for early talkies trying to figure themselves out. People who enjoy seeing how melodrama used to hit differently might get a real kick out of it. But if you’re expecting something fast-paced or super slick, you’re going to be bored stiff. Seriously, like, stiff. 😴 So, the setup is pretty classic: Richard Carewe, a ki..."
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