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Open All Night
Therese Duverne (Viola Dana) is bored with her even-tempered husband, Edmond (Adolphe Menjou). Isabelle Fevre (Gale Henry) suggests that Edmond go to the bicycle races and stay out all night. Then she takes Therese there and introduces her to manly Petit Mathieu, one of the racers (Maurice B. Flynn). Since he has just quarreled with his sweetheart, Lea (Jetta Goudal), he is glad to have Therese's attention and offers to run away with her after he wins the six-day race. Lea, meanwhile, is spending her time with Edmond. Therese eventually decides she doesn't care for brutes like Mathieu, and Edmond gains a temper and wins his wife back. Lea and Mathieu are reunited, while Isabelle goes back to helping her own alcoholic sweetheart, Igor (Raymond Griffith), break into the movies.
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Plot Summary
A widower struggling to find a new love interest attempts to navigate the complexities of modern dating in the Roaring Twenties. He tries various schemes and meets a cast of eccentric characters, all while trying to keep his own intentions clear.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from the early 20th century, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain with precision. However, films of this era were generally reviewed based on their entertainment value, comedic timing, and the performances of their actors. 'Open All Night' likely received moderate reviews, appreciated for its lighthearted romantic comedy elements and the performances within.
What Reviewers Say
Likely praised for its lighthearted romantic escapades.
Appreciated for its comedic performances of the era.
Seen as a typical romantic comedy of the silent film period.
Google audience: Due to its age and the nature of silent film distribution and archiving, specific Google user reviews are not readily available for 'Open All Night (1924)'.
Fun Fact
Mildred Harris, who played a significant role in the film, was also known for her previous marriage to silent film icon Charlie Chaplin.
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