
Alfred Sava-Goiu, who, after being dumped by his sweetheart, philosophically decides to end it all by jumping into the Seine. But he lands in a passing boat owned by the Countess Elvire.


Is Time to Love a forgotten masterpiece of the silent era? Short answer: No, but it is a fascinating artifact of William Powell’s pre-stardom versatility that balances dark comedy with high-stakes melodrama. This film is for silent cinema enthusiasts and those who enjoy the 'suave but desperate' archetype; it is not fo...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"Is Time to Love a forgotten masterpiece of the silent era? Short answer: No, but it is a fascinating artifact of William Powell’s pre-stardom versatility that balances dark comedy with high-stakes melodrama. This film is for silent cinema enthusiasts and those who enjoy the 'suave but desperate' archetype; it is not for viewers who require modern pacing or logical consistency in their romantic stakes.1) This film works because it leverages William Powell’s innate dignity against an inherently ri..."
Alfred Savoir, Pierre Collings
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