An unwelcome romance
This is a Ruritanian romance that has been filmed three times; a 1925 film starring Frances Howard and a 1956 film starring Grace Kelly. But this 1930 version is my favorite film.
Silent movie star Lillian Gish made her talking picture debut in this movie as the princess dethroned to a foreign crown prince. But she falls in love with her brother’s down-to-earth tutor. As expected not all goes well for Gish but in the end love prevails. Lillian Gish does her best to kindle life into a lifeless screenplay by Melville Baker. Both men in her life, Rod La Rocque as Prince Albert and Conrad Nagel as the tutor do their best in expressing their love for her. Marie Dressler plays a supporting role. Except for Gish who looks absolutely beautiful, this film does not generate much interest. I am a fan of Lillian Gish and I love her performance in this romantic comedy.
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