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The Wild Party (1929)

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In this film, the irresponsible Stella Ames (Clara Bow) spends her college career attending parties rather than studying. However, when she ends up in the difficult class of the handsome, but stern, Professor Gil Gilmore (Fredrick March), she develops a crush on him which creates a series of dilemmas for both of them. The Wild Party, directed by one of the first female directors, Dorothy Arzner was Clara Bow's first talkie film, and -- while dated -- is still good, trashy fun to watch. ~ Linda

Unrated, 1 hr. 16 min.

Drama, Comedy

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The film's historical merits are greater than its artistic ones: It's Paramount first sound film, directed by Dorothy Arzner (the only women to have a sustained directing career at the time), and the star is "It" Girl, Clara Bow.

March 3, 2007 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | Comment

It was a frivolous vehicle for the very appealing 'good time girl' Clara.

April 21, 2002 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
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Audience Reviews for The Wild Party

Clara Bow is actually quite good, I think she is a better actress than she is given credit for. This early talkie has an interesting plot and is well done. Fredric March shows some fine acting in one of his earliest roles. Fascinating. Good direction from Dorothy Arzner, THE pioneer female director.

February 16, 2010
jam233
James Higgins

At last, a 1929 soft porn movie?! Well, let's not get wild party about it. For its day it HAD to be scandalous. But today it looks like innocent teen madness. Girls in their underwear and robes on top of them? Whew! Gotta take a break all through this film! Cold showers all around! ;) College never

August 13, 2011
Monsieur Rick
rick blaine

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