Red Wine
Red Wine

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Red Wine

1928
Movie
68 min
English

Charles Cook, a husband with a multi-year itch, decides he will go out and whoop it up with the boys, but tells his wife it is a business meeting. His helpful friend Jack Scott introduces him to a very pretty--and shapely--Miss Scott, whose stock-in-trade is understanding misunderstood husbands, and she is very good at it. Charles enjoys being one of the boys and schedules more business meetings. Meanwhile, his wife Alice is at home wishing her husband didn't have to go to so many business meetings.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Charles BrabinGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

The story follows a young Russian prince who, after fleeing his homeland during the revolution, finds himself in Paris. He falls in love with a Spanish dancer, but their romance is tested by societal expectations and his struggle to find his place in a new world. The film explores themes of love, loss, and survival against the backdrop of post-revolutionary Europe.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Red Wine' was met with moderate critical attention, praised for its romantic storyline and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Lars Hanson and Lupe Vélez. The film's European setting and dramatic elements resonated with audiences, though some critics found its plot predictable. It is considered a notable example of Hollywood's attempt to capture European romantic drama during the late silent film era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its romantic narrative and emotional performances.

  • Noted for its evocative portrayal of European expatriate life.

  • Some found the plot to be somewhat conventional for its time.

Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this early silent film.

Fun Fact

Lars Hanson, who played the lead role, was a major Swedish silent film star who made the transition to Hollywood, but his career in American cinema was relatively short-lived.

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