


Look, if you're not already into silent films, Trial Marriage isn't going to convert you. But for those of us who appreciate the era, it offers a pretty interesting peek into anxieties about modern relationships from *way* back in 1928. Anyone expecting fast pacing will probably just get bored, so consider yourself war...

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

Erle C. Kenton

Maurice Elvey
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"Look, if you're not already into silent films, Trial Marriage isn't going to convert you. But for those of us who appreciate the era, it offers a pretty interesting peek into anxieties about modern relationships from *way* back in 1928. Anyone expecting fast pacing will probably just get bored, so consider yourself warned. ☕ The whole premise is right there in the title, isn't it? A couple, played by Norman Kerry and Naomi Childers, decides to give living together a shot before getting hitched...."
Kane Richmond
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