Paris at Midnight
Paris at Midnight

Movie spotlight

Paris at Midnight

1926
Movie
70 min
English

In a Paris boarding house, a mysterious stranger seems to somehow solve the problems and conflicts of the residents, all the while hiding a secret of his own.

Insights

Director: E. Mason BoiceGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young French woman named Mireille navigates the glamorous yet treacherous social circles of Paris. She becomes involved with a wealthy American expatriate, leading to complications and moral dilemmas. The film explores themes of love, ambition, and the consequences of choices made in the pursuit of happiness.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1926, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain definitively. Surviving information suggests it was a typical melodrama of its era, likely appealing to audiences interested in romantic entanglements and Parisian settings.

What Reviewers Say

  • Likely perceived as a conventional romantic drama.

  • Appreciated for its depiction of Parisian society.

  • May have been considered entertaining for its time.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this silent film are not readily available.

Fun Fact

While the film's plot focuses on a young woman's romantic entanglements, the production context of Hollywood in the mid-1920s, when this film was made, was also a period of significant transition with the advent of sound films looming.

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