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Beau Revel

1921 · 69 min Drama
4.0 / 10 · TMDB

Lawrence Revel, celebrated in society circles for his success with women, is devoted to his son Dick and objects to his marrying Nellie, a cabaret dancer. To prove her unworthiness, Beau asks his son not to see her for 2 weeks. Unwittingly, Beau falls in love with the girl, but his attentions are refused.

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Year 1921
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director John Griffith Wray
Runtime 69 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.0/10 (4 votes)

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The film constructs its dramatic tension on the shaky ground of paternal jealousy disguised as concern. It explores the dark side of patriarchal control, where the desire to govern a son's life leads to self-destruction.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of tragic inevitability, as social facades crumble to reveal raw, inconvenient emotions. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: John Griffith Wray

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