The life of a man and woman together in a large, impersonal metropolis through their hopes, struggles and downfalls.
This is one of those must-see films, ending up on a number of lists and preserved by the Library of Congress. This is how I ended up seeing it, as the Library's films ended up on one of my personal lists.
The film mixes striking visual styles and moving camera cinematography – as well as hidden cameras in some of the New York City scenes, and subtle use of scale models and dissolves – influenced by 1920s German cinema and F.W. Murnau in particular. Unfortunately, although I admire the technique and the inclusion of a toiler, Murnau remains the superior director. Vidor is just an American imitator.
This is one of those must-see films, ending up on a number of lists and preserved by the Library of Congress. This is how I ended up seeing it, as the Library's films ended up on one of my personal lists.
The film mixes striking visual styles and moving camera cinematography – as well as hidden cameras in some of the New York City scenes, and subtle use of scale models and dissolves – influenced by 1920s German cinema and F.W. Murnau in particular. Unfortunately, although I admire the technique and the inclusion of a toiler, Murnau remains the superior director. Vidor is just an American imitator.