7th Heaven (1927)
Chico (Charles Farrell) is a poor sewer worker who has only two dreams in life: to be promoted to sweeping streets and to find a woman who will be his wife. While he prays for guidance and blessings, he continues to work in the filth beneath the Parisian streets. However, one day he meets Diane (Gaynor), a beautiful woman who has been handed many hardships in life and is being chased by the police for a petty crime. (All Movie Guide)
Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama, War
AKA: Seventh Heaven
Country: USA
Directed By: Frank Borzage
Written By: Benjamin Glazer, Austin Strong
Starring: Janet Gaynor, Charles Farrell, Ben Bard, Albert Gran, David Butler, Marie Mosquini
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Absolutely gorgeous. 93 years after its original release, the film is spectacular. Filled with emotion, honesty, a true portrayal of hardship and romance, lots of silly, cute and endearing moments, but all executed pitch perfect. I lived and breathed those characters. Even the banal and expected finale hit right in my heart and I cried tears of purity. Heartbreaking, heartwarming and infinitely beautiful - this is what true cinema is about.
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Truly and utterly heartfelt from start to finish. Stunned me.
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A good silent which, even though it is somewhat slow, plays well today. Many romance hallmarks in this one - and they probably were fresh back in 1927, too. Janet Gaynor was the Naomi Watts of the twenties.
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A satisfying mix of melodrama, action and comedy. A sewer worker rescues a young lady from her villainous sister, and naturally a romance blooms. I didn't care for the religious sentiments, or the somewhat anti-feminist values, but both these elements are fairly slight in view of the larger picture. Chico and Diane make a charming couple and watching their relationship develop and overcome hurdles is a pleasure. Borzage demonstrates some very impressive camera technique.
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Like most silent dramas it's a bit too slowly paced but it's got some nice visuals and a pretty compelling story. Gaynor deserved her Oscar for a wonderful performance as her character goes through a range of predicaments. I have to say I was a little annoyed by the ending which is forced and heavy-handed bot overall this is really good silent.
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