Lally's father writes books and plays Polo. After 23 years of marriage he wants to divorce his wife and marry Mrs.
If you’re the kind of person who finds themselves drawn to the early days of talking pictures, then Their Own Desire might just hit a sweet spot. For anyone else, especially if you get antsy with melodrama and stagey acting, this 1929 film is probably going to feel like a bit of a slog. But for those of us who apprecia...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
E. Mason Hopper
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"If you’re the kind of person who finds themselves drawn to the early days of talking pictures, then Their Own Desire might just hit a sweet spot. For anyone else, especially if you get antsy with melodrama and stagey acting, this 1929 film is probably going to feel like a bit of a slog. But for those of us who appreciate a good old-fashioned emotional tangle and the chance to see Norma Shearer at her best, it’s certainly worth a peek. The whole thing kicks off with Lally’s dad, played by Lewis ..."
Frances Marion, James Forbes, Sarita Fuller
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