Lucky Star (1929)

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Release Date: Aug 18, 1929 Wide

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In this drama, a lonely woman leads an isolated life on a ramshackle with her widowed mother who firmly believes her daughter should marry a recently returned WW I veteran. Although the mother's intentions are good, the daughter already loves another veteran. Prior to the war, both men had been linesmen, but her true love was crippled in battle and cannot resume his trade. The mother therefore does not consider him to be a good match. She then betroths her daughter to the other. Just before they

Unrated, 1 hr. 25 min.

Drama, Romance, Classics

Directed By: Frank Borzage

In Theaters: Aug 18, 1929 Wide

On DVD: Dec 9, 2008

20th Century-Fox

Cast

Charles Farrell
Timothy Osborn
Janet Gaynor
Mary Tucker
Hedwiga Reicher
Mrs. Tucker
Paul Fix
Joe
Gloria Grey
Millie
Hector V. Sarno
Pop Fry
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Martin Wrenn
Louise Fletcher
Jack Pennick

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Recently recovered and restored, this third panel in the Borzage-Janet Gaynor-Charles Farrell triptych is an unblushing tribute to the miracles that love can bring.

July 18, 2006 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Dan Callahan

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A beautiful romantic drama, with some charming humor as well. The story was good, and so were the actors. It's both sad and happy, I really liked it, and I highly recommend it.

February 23, 2011