Here's a chance to see one of Chaplin's favorite films, Josef Von Sternberg's The Salvation Hunters. This was the film that brought Georgia Hale to the attention of Chaplin, who hired her to replace pregnant Lita Grey in The Gold Rush.
This is a beautifully photographed film, with a somber subject matter - I can see why Chaplin was struck by Georgia's performance. I can't remember where I saw this film before - it might have been on TCM? The film has a very surreal quality too it, much like "Sunrise".
This is a beautifully photographed film, with a somber subject matter - I can see why Chaplin was struck by Georgia's performance. I can't remember where I saw this film before - it might have been on TCM? The film has a very surreal quality too it, much like "Sunrise".
ReplyDeleteI've never seen it except for the few minutes I watched after I came across the link. I'm looking forward to watching the whole thing.
Deletei know what i'll watch over the weekend then. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jess. Have read about this film for years, and really looking forward to seeing it. Now if they could only find "A Woman of the Sea"!
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