Thank God that Marion Davies's talent has been given its due at last: rarer is the person who stands up and says she was the talent-less mistress of a powerful man. Show People (1928) might be her greatest vehicle and it is a good picture to show to silent cinema neophytes. Its blend of good humor and satire on the Hollywood machine make it still entertaining and relevant in regards to American celebrity culture.
Marion Davies is sympathetic, sexy, and side-splitting, especially with her later parody of actress Mae Marsh, known for her bee-stung lips. William Haines is a good match for her as the love interest, a Mack Sennett style comedian. And silent film geeks will dig all the cameos from the stars of the day, including Charlie Chaplin, John Gilbert, and Douglas Fairbanks.
A fun film. Check it out everyone.
Marion Davies is sympathetic, sexy, and side-splitting, especially with her later parody of actress Mae Marsh, known for her bee-stung lips. William Haines is a good match for her as the love interest, a Mack Sennett style comedian. And silent film geeks will dig all the cameos from the stars of the day, including Charlie Chaplin, John Gilbert, and Douglas Fairbanks.
A fun film. Check it out everyone.