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French Dressing

1927 · 70 min

A frothy silent romantic comedy that glides along on charm and light farce.

Directed by
Allan Dwan
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Tagline
A French Cocktail with a Delightful Hangover!
Overview
Philip and Cynthia Grey are a pair of recently-wed Bostonians, and Cynthia is properly back-bay no-action quiet and dowdy, and Philip resigns himself to the quietness (no action) regularity of their home. But then along comes a blonde, Peggy Nash, who adds some action and outside-regularity to Philip's life. Cynthia is somewhat upset at this turn of events, and decides to go to Paris - the Wickedest City in the World - and get a quiet divorce. Cynthia soon finds out that Paris is a really gay city, especially after Henri de Briac, shows up and offers to be her guide to the delights of Paris (primarily him). Cynthia quickly sheds some of her dowdy ways and dowdy clothes, and is having herself what was once quaintly described as a gay old time. Philip then shows up in Paris, deciding he wants Cynthia back as his wife, and Peggy shows up right behind him and, soon, it is up to Henri to make the pairing-arrangements for the foursome.
How it feels
Measured and easy to follow.
About
Love, identity, betrayal
Content
Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Allan Dwan
Genres
Comedy, Romance
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror0
    Humour6
    Realism6
    Romance7
    Tension3
    Darkness2
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
    comedy, romance
    Directed by
    Allan Dwan
    Written by
    J.L. Campbell, Pauline Forney
    Starring
    H.B. Warner, Lois Wilson, Clive Brook, Lilyan Tashman, Hedda Hopper
    Cinematography
    Ernest Haller
    Runtime
    70 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    No Language

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