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Modern Love
In order to keep her job, a young dress designer must keep her recent marriage a secret from her boss. An important client arrives from Paris and her boss decides to hold a dinner party for the man at the girl's house. When her husband finds out that the client wants to take her back to Paris so she can "study," he comes up with a plan to stop it, and it begins with his being the "server" at the dinner party.
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Plot Summary
A young woman is torn between two suitors: a wealthy, older man and a charming but penniless artist. She juggles their affections, leading to humorous complications as she tries to decide who she truly loves.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1929, critical reception is largely historical and often uncatalogued in modern databases. It is generally viewed as a minor entry in the early sound film era, notable for its experimentation with dialogue and musical numbers.
What Reviewers Say
A charming, albeit brief, exploration of romantic indecision.
Showcases early sound technology with some musical interludes.
A slight but entertaining romantic comedy from the dawn of talkies.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this early short film, but general sentiment suggests it was a lighthearted diversion of its time, demonstrating the nascent capabilities of sound in cinema.
Fun Fact
This film was one of the earliest features to experiment with synchronized dialogue and music, a significant technical advancement for its time.
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