Fast-paced, quirky and slightly kinky, this early Cecil B. DeMille film deals with a noble Turkish POW and a Montenegrin peasant women on whose farm he works. House Peters is so-so but Blanche Sweet is marvelous.
This film is fun on a stick and highly recommended to anybody who has never seen a DeMille silent. It’s just about an hour long, so perfect for a double feature movie night.
How does it end? Hover or tap below for a spoiler.
They fall in love, of course, she loses her farm and the noble dude loses his fortune, so they decide to start a new life together.
If it were a dessert it would be: Chocolate-Glazed Boston Cream Whoopie Pies. Oh, we are bad, aren’t we?
Availability: Released on DVD and Bluray by Olive. (Looks gorgeous too.)
***
Like what you’re reading? Please consider sponsoring me on Patreon. All patrons will get early previews of upcoming features, exclusive polls and other goodies.
Big fan of Blanche, must see! I’ve not seen this one!
Oh yes, definitely a must see for Blanche Sweet fans. She gives a wonderful performance.
I’d love to see this and I always snicker that it is a happy ending even though they lose everything
🙂