Young David Carroll takes over the publication of a local newspaper in Vermont. Although he is attracted to Dot, "the most sophisticated girl in town," he marries Allie Parker, daughter of the couple who run the boardinghouse where he lives. Allie remains at home when David goes to New York City to sell a musical he has written. There, Dot, now a successful costume designer, uses her influence to get David's play produced. David and Dot fall in love, but she leaves for Paris when David indicates he will remain true to Allie. He sends for Allie, but when she arrives with her whole family, he decides to follow Dot to Paris.
Acting
Richard Barthelmess brings genuine conflict to an indecisive protagonist.
Production
Rare glimpse of 1929 transition era — part silent, part talkie DNA.
Director
Frank Lloyd
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Frank Lloyd won Best Director at the 3rd Academy Awards, though not for this film.
Made during Hollywood's awkward 1929 transition — some scenes were likely shot silent with sound added later.
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