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Blondes by Choice
Bonnie and Cliff meet cute when she gives him a lift after his car has broken down. Turns out she’s getting ready to open a beauty parlor and bleaches her hair platinum blonde to drum up business much to the chagrin of a local woman’s group. However, when Cliff’s wealthy mother invites Bonnie to be guest of honor at her yacht party things turn around both business and personally for the pair.
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Plot Summary
In this silent film comedy, a young woman finds herself in a series of romantic entanglements due to societal expectations and her own choices. She navigates relationships with different suitors, ultimately learning about love and independence. The film explores themes of societal pressures on women and the pursuit of personal happiness.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1927, contemporary critical reception is scarce and difficult to ascertain through modern databases. However, 'Blondes by Choice' is generally recognized as a minor comedy of its era, notable for its female lead and lighthearted romantic plot typical of the late silent film period.
What Reviewers Say
Generally viewed as a standard romantic comedy of its time.
Features a light and entertaining plot suitable for the era.
Alice White's performance is often highlighted as a positive aspect.
Google audience: Information regarding specific audience reception from Google users for this 1927 film is not available.
Fun Fact
Alice White, the film's star, was nicknamed 'The Warner Bros. Flapper' due to her youthful and energetic on-screen persona, which was popular during the Roaring Twenties.
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