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Parisiennes
A house in Paris happens to have two families living there with the same last name. In one apartment lives opera singer Gambetta Duval with his two daughters, Jeanne and Nita. In the second apartment lives old lady Duval with her grandchild Philippa and an her lodger, the physician Leon Monnier. Jeanne is secretly in love with Dr. Monnier who is secretly in love with Nita, who is secretly having an affair with the great playwright Armand de Marny.
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Plot Summary
The film chronicles the lives and loves of several women in Paris during the Roaring Twenties. It explores their aspirations, their romantic entanglements, and the societal pressures they faced. Through their interconnected stories, 'Parisiennes' offers a glimpse into the vibrant, yet often complex, social landscape of the era.
Critical Reception
As a film from 1928, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain with modern metrics. However, surviving records and film analyses suggest it was seen as a melodramatic portrayal of Parisian life, focusing on the romantic and emotional struggles of its female protagonists. It is generally considered a representative piece of French cinema from the late silent film era.
What Reviewers Say
Often noted for its depiction of independent female characters navigating societal expectations.
Praised for its atmospheric portrayal of Parisian society in the 1920s.
Criticized by some for its conventional melodrama and romantic plotlines.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for a silent film from 1928 is not available.
Fun Fact
As a silent film, 'Parisiennes' would have relied on intertitles to convey dialogue and narrative, a common practice before the advent of synchronized sound in filmmaking.
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