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The Rags of Silk and Gold

1919 · 77 min Drama Romance
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Based on Meller's first screen appearance, "Los Arlequines de Seda y Oro", where two brothers are separated and reunited as adults, he a famed torero (bullfighter) she a singer raised by gypsies. This is a reduced version centered on her character.

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Original Title Los arlequines de seda y oro
Year 1919
Country Spain
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Ricardo de Baños
Runtime 77 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its romantic tragedy upon the stark contrast between public spectacle and private yearning. It relies on the eloquent physicality of silent-era performance and the symbolic weight of costume and setting to explore themes of identity and destiny.

What lingers after the final title card is a poignant sense of melodrama rendered with earnest simplicity. The reduced focus on the singer's journey amplifies the emotional core. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ricardo de Baños

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