Male and Female
by Cecil B. DeMille
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Actor: Gloria Swanson, Raymond Hatton, Robert Cain, Theodore Roberts, Thomas MeighanDirector: Cecil B. DeMille
Brand: Image Entertainment
Cinematographer: Alvin Wyckoff
Producer: Cecil B. DeMille
Editor: Anne Bauchens
Writer: J.M. Barrie
Writer: Jeanie Macpherson
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Black & White, DVD, NTSC, Silent
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 115 minutes
DVD Release Date: 1999-08-17
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: ID5667DSDVD
Studio: Image Entertainment
Movie Reviews of Male and Female
Movie Review: Way more than expected
Summary: 5 Stars
I had read some of the reviews on this film, and although they do a good job of revealing the basic plot synopsis, they don't fully do it justice.
first of all, when the DVD cover says "lavishly staged", that was really an understatement. sure, i knew about the legendary "King of Babylon" scene and was expecting a lavish DeMille set for that segment, but this statement also applies to the rest of the film as well. for example, i was shocked by the scene of the ship crashing and sinking, with both an external ship torn up on the rocks, as well as amazing internal shots of the rock breaching the hull and Gloria trapped in the flooding water below deck.
the scenes on the island were always beautiful, although one thing that seems to be absent from other reviews is the point of ridiculousness that the castoways nearly descend to. to be frank, i wasn't expecting a depiction of shipwreck that so closely resembeled Gilligan's Island, but when you look at it, there are similarities between the cast: the millionaire, the movie star (Gloria Swanson), the girl next door, even a cowardly comic relief Gilliganesque character, not to mention the admirable Chrichton, whose outlandish inventions put him in the position of the professor. to modern audiences, it is a little absurd to see the grass hut mansion complete with modern furniture and other luxuries, but it isn't any less entertaining.
although the basic premise of the movie is well known, it has probably never been conveyed as well as it was in this film (reference the similar theme in either version of Swept Away). mostly, that credit goes to amazing direction and a stunning cast. one can easily see why Gloria Swanson was one of the world's biggest sensations, because she can evoke sympathy from the audience for even the most undesirable characters like Lady Mary. the cast deserves a standing ovation for their performance, which otherwise could have been just a silly melodrama. instead, we actually do care about the unjust caste system and how it affects the lovers on both sides of the spectrum.
Summary of Male and Female
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