The Far Paradise
The Far Paradise

The Far Paradise

1928Movie75 minEnglish

This second feature film from the McDonagh sisters is an emotional romance of an innocent young woman, Cherry Carson, forbidden to continue the relationship with the man she loves, Peter Lawton, because he is a son of her father’s enemy.

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Director: Chester M. FranklinGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman, eager to escape her dull farm life, is drawn into a whirlwind romance with a charming city lawyer. She soon discovers that his sophisticated world hides secrets and may not be as idyllic as it seems. Her dreams of a glamorous future clash with the harsh realities of ambition and deception.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from the late 1920s, 'The Far Paradise' is less documented in terms of modern critical reception. However, contemporary reviews likely focused on its melodramatic elements and Viola Dana's performance. Modern scholarly analysis would place it within the context of early Hollywood's transition towards sound.

What Reviewers Say

  • Generally considered a standard melodrama of its era.
  • Viola Dana's performance was often highlighted.
  • Reflects common themes of rural versus urban aspirations in early cinema.

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Fun Fact

The film was released at a time when the transition from silent films to 'talkies' was beginning, making it one of the many films from this era that quickly became overshadowed by the advent of sound technology.

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