Movie

Sylvia Scarlett

1935 · 97 min

A charming, uneven romantic comedy with gender-bending wit and a bittersweet undertow, carried by star chemistry and period atmosphere.

Tagline: You will thrill to every unforgettable moment of this different, charming love story of a woman who almost waited too long... before she dared admit that she was a woman!
Overview: When her father decides to flee to England, young Sylvia Scarlett must become Sylvester Scarlett and protect her father every step of the way, with the questionable help of plenty others.
How it feels: Whimsical, romantic, melancholic and light. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, deception, love, family
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
deception
love
family
survival
Places: big city
countryside
sea
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild