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Movie poster: The Sporting Age (1928)
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The Sporting Age

1928 · 56 min Drama Romance
2.7 / 10 · TMDB

Blinded in a train accident James Driscoll (Holmes Herbert), whose wife, Miriam Driscoll (Belle Bennett), has been having an affair with his young male secretary Phillip Kingston )Carroll Nye), regains his eyesight. He keeps this from his wife, who continues her affair. Finally, he invites his young niece Nancy Driscoll (Josephine Borio) in the hopes she will fall for Philip and vice-versa. His ploy works, James reveals he can see again, and husband and wife are reconciled.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1928
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Erle C. Kenton
Runtime 56 min.
Rating TMDB: 2.7/10 (3 votes)

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The film constructs a tense psychological drama, relying on a classic love triangle and the motif of hidden knowledge. It explores themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and subtle manipulation, using the silent format to convey complex emotions through the actors' performances.

What lingers after the final reel is a contemplation of the sacrifices made for marital peace and the intricate games people play in the name of love. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Erle C. Kenton

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With a cup of evening tea, in quietude that allows every silent frame to resonate.

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