Release Date: Apr 6, 1929 Wide
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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
Apr 6, 1929 Wide
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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.
It was a frivolous vehicle for the very appealing 'good time girl' Clara.
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, 2010At 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
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