Thoroughly enjoyed 'The Divine Lady' on TCM this morning. Hadn't seen Corinne Griffith before and she was beautiful as well as talented. The reason I tuned in was that I thought it was supposed to be part of a Marie Dressler retrospective as advertised on TCM. It turns out that she was in only 2 brief scenes, but I found the picture absorbing and well done. I find that silent films are an acquired taste, like beer, and I try hard to appreciate them when the opportunity arises. Conversely, my children have the same problem with black and white films.
It was well acted, pacing was good, and the battle sequences were realistic. This picture also contains one of the most moving and lyrical sequences that I've found on film - with or without sound - in Nelson's death scene at the finale, although I can understand that some may feel it bordered on maudlin sentimentality.
A surprise encounter such as this makes one want to see more of the same.
It was well acted, pacing was good, and the battle sequences were realistic. This picture also contains one of the most moving and lyrical sequences that I've found on film - with or without sound - in Nelson's death scene at the finale, although I can understand that some may feel it bordered on maudlin sentimentality.
A surprise encounter such as this makes one want to see more of the same.