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Virgin Lips

1928 · 59 min Action Drama Romance
1.0 / 10 · TMDB

In a banana republic, way south of the Texas border, a dumb-Dora American girl, Norma (Olive Borden), lets her ruby-red lips promise more than she is willing to deliver, and she finds herself a prisoner in a notorious dance-hall/brothel. But her American aviator boyfriend, Barry Blake (John Boles), is flying to her rescue. He does just that but, alas, they are quickly captured by a gang of outlaws. Possibly the many expensive pieces of jewelry she has gathered from the many male friends she has made along the way, including El Presidente, captured the outlaws' attention.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1928
Country United States of America
Genre Action, Drama, Romance
Director Elmer Clifton
Runtime 59 min.
Rating TMDB: 1.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs a classic melodrama against exotic backdrops, relying on the contrast between the heroine's perceived innocence and the brutality of her surroundings. It explores this through daring aerial rescues and the tense dynamic between the captured lovers.

What lingers after the final reel is a potent blend of adventure serial thrills, romantic yearning, and the distinct flavor of late-silent-era Hollywood spectacle. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Elmer Clifton

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