Eve's Leaves
After forming his own studio in 1925, Cecil B. DeMille produced this exuberant blend of orientalist melodrama and gender-bending comedy featuring his THE TEN COMMANDMENTS leading lady Leatrice Joy. An over-protective sea captain forces his daughter Eve to pass as a boy. But she craves romance and sets her sights on a handsome American tourist (Boyd) who still thinks she's a boy when she shanghais him aboard her father's ship; then a lustful Chinese pirate (Walter Long) takes them prisoner. Joy, an appealing comedienne whose career nosedived when talkies came in, sparkles in both her tomboy and love-hungry phases. -Martin Rubin, Gene Siskel Film Center
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1926 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, Romance |
| Director | Paul Sloane |
| Runtime | 75 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes) |
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DeMille constructs a farce that relies on the tension between enforced disguise and genuine longing, using exotic settings and cross-dressing gags. The film explores gender performance through a lighthearted, orientalist adventure, buoyed by Leatrice Joy's sparkling dual performance.
Those who tire of modern comedies will find delight in this energetic silent romp. What lingers after the final reel is a appreciation for Joy's forgotten comedic charm and the film's unapologetic exuberance. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Paul Sloane
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Perfect for a sunny afternoon viewing with friends, as a classic silent farce.
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