A princess falls in love with the man who killed her cousin. The lover swears it was in self-defense.
So, is The Woman from Moscow worth digging up today? Probably, if you're already deep into silent cinema, especially the big, sweeping melodramas of the era. Pola Negri is here, doing her thing, and for fans of hers, it's a definite curiosity. But if you're not already accustomed to the pacing and dramatic flourishes o...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Ludwig Berger
William Parke
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"So, is The Woman from Moscow worth digging up today? Probably, if you're already deep into silent cinema, especially the big, sweeping melodramas of the era. Pola Negri is here, doing her thing, and for fans of hers, it's a definite curiosity. But if you're not already accustomed to the pacing and dramatic flourishes of 1920s filmmaking, or if you prefer your romance with a bit more nuance, you might find yourself checking your watch more than once. It's a film that tries very hard to be epic, w..."
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Victorien Sardou, John Farrow
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