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Smouldering Fires
Live music by Stephen Horne
Jane Vale (Pauline Frederick) is a 40-year-old executive running her own successful company when she falls for one of her employees who happens to be a much younger man. They seem to be growing closer until Jane’s younger sister (Laura La Plante) arrives home from college. A master of nuance, director Brown conveys intricate narrative details with clarity and subtlety.
Restoration by Packard Humanities Institute
Live music by Stephen Horne
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Based at London’s BFI Southbank, Stephen Horne is considered one of the leading silent film accompanists working today and his music has met with acclaim worldwide. Principally a pianist, he often incorporates other instruments into his performances, sometimes playing them simultaneously. He has recorded music for DVD releases and television broadcasts of silent films and regularly performs internationally.
Image credit: Pamela Gentile
Details
Director
Clarence Brown
Country
United States
Year
1925
Cast
Pauline Frederick, Laura La Plante, Malcolm McGregor, Tully Marshall
Runtime
83 min
Print Source
UCLA Film & Television Archive
Format
DCP