One Romantic Night

Not a Very Romantic Night
Well, this film had the potential to be cute, but I think it suffered from miscasting. Lillian Gish in the title role of the princess doesn't match, in my opinion. This was her first "Talkie" role. I just don't think she works as the young princess attracting the attention of two young men. I've heard others say they don't think it was a good role for Gish either. Because she is the main character, it's hard for the rest of the film to work because it revolves around her. Marie Dressler plays her mother. Dressler is a great actress (comedy or drama), but this role doesn't give her much to work with. She does do well with the lines and scenes she has though. Conrad Nagel (if you've read my reviews you know I adore him) is the young man who has been worshipping her from afar. I think he does very well in his role. He is dashing and is very sincere with his part. To me, he and Gish don't match together, though. Rod La Rocque (he reminds me of Vincent Price) is the prince that Dressler...





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