A cleric enlists on learning he loves his brother's sweetheart, saves his life, and finds he is really an Earl..
If you have a high tolerance for the specific brand of 'noble sacrifice' that drove 1920s British cinema, Tommy Atkins is worth a look. It’s not a masterpiece, and honestly, most people will find the pacing a bit of a slog, but it’s a fascinating relic for anyone who likes seeing how the silent era handled massive tona...
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"If you have a high tolerance for the specific brand of 'noble sacrifice' that drove 1920s British cinema, Tommy Atkins is worth a look. It’s not a masterpiece, and honestly, most people will find the pacing a bit of a slog, but it’s a fascinating relic for anyone who likes seeing how the silent era handled massive tonal shifts. If you’re looking for a tight war drama, you’ll probably hate the first forty minutes of church-based pining. Walter Byron plays Harold, the cleric. He has this very spe..."
Leslie Tomlinson
Eliot Stannard, Ian Hay, Arthur Shirley, Ben Landeck
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