Paul Parisot, a French spy in World War 1, returns home on a secret mission to visit his mother, and finds that Victoria, the wife of a German general, is billeted in the Parisot home while waiting to see her husband. Victoria discovers that Paul is a spy and, although fascinated by him, plans to reveal his identity to her husband.
Okay, so This Mad World. Is it worth digging up today? Probably not for everyone. It’s a curious little spy drama from 1929, right when movies were figuring out how to talk. If you’re into that specific, awkward historical moment in cinema, or you’re a big fan of early Basil Rathbone, then yeah, give it a shot. Otherwi...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
William C. de Mille
William C. de Mille
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"Okay, so This Mad World. Is it worth digging up today? Probably not for everyone. It’s a curious little spy drama from 1929, right when movies were figuring out how to talk. If you’re into that specific, awkward historical moment in cinema, or you’re a big fan of early Basil Rathbone, then yeah, give it a shot. Otherwise, you might find yourself a bit lost in its quiet, theatrical rhythm. It’s definitely not for folks who need quick pacing and clear motivations. 😬 The setup itself is pretty ne..."
Louise Dresser
François de Curel, Madeleine Ruthven, Arthur Caesar, Clara Beranger
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