The film is very stagy, the characters don't move around a lot, there is little editing within the scene, and the actors overact.
Coquette (1929)
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Synopsis: Coquettish socialite Norma Besant is madly in love with lower-class Michael Jeffery. However, this doesn't sit well with Norma's father John, who doesn't think Michael is good enough for his... Coquettish socialite Norma Besant is madly in love with lower-class Michael Jeffery. However, this doesn't sit well with Norma's father John, who doesn't think Michael is good enough for his daughter. As a result, John prohibits them from dating. Naturally, the star-crossed lovers rebel, and begin seeing each other on the sly. But when John discovers their secret, his anger -- and his gun -- lead to serious complications for all... [More]
Starring: Mary Pickford, Johnny Mack Brown, Matt Moore, John Sainpolis
Starring: Mary Pickford, Johnny Mack Brown, Matt Moore, John Sainpolis, William Janney, Henry Kolker, George Irving, Louise Beavers
Director: Sam Taylor
Director: Sam Taylor
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I guess 1929 audiences knew a stinker when they saw one coming. There is very little to criticize in Coquette, because there is so little in it, period.
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