The Divine Lady

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The Divine Lady

1928

1h 45m

Drama

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In this dialogue-free film, Emma Hart (Corinne Griffith), a young woman of lowly birth, is courted by rich Charles Greville (Ian Keith). But, after he grows tired of Hart, he sends her to live in Naples, Italy, with his uncle, Lord Hamilton (H.B. Warner), whom she marries. Despite living peaceably with her new husband, Hart is drawn to Capt. Horatio Nelson (Victor Varconi), who she meets while serving as confidante to the queen of Naples. The two begin an affair with risky social consequences.

Dennis Schwartz

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Outdated historical melodrama.

Rated: B-

Apr 18, 2018

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Emanuel Levy

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Frank Lloyd won the Directing Oscar for this largely silent version of the romance between Lady Hamilton and Lord Nelson; the 1941 vesrion with Olivier and Vivien Leigh is superior.

Rated: B-

Aug 12, 2012

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Louisa E

I liked the story of this movie. I didn't know the tale of Emma Hamilton before. There was lovely cinematography and the ship battles were exciting. The soundtrack was interesting but a little repetitive in places. The acting was ok. It ranks in the top movies for me from this year but I think it's ultimately a bit forgettable. But it was well done and I learned a bit about history. 7/10.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/08/23

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Audience Member

The song "Lady Divine" became a popular hit in 1929. The film was adapted from the novel be E. Barrington. Won Best Director Oscar. It is the only film to be awarded Best Director without a Best Picture Nomination. It is a melodramatic period piece that has passed its time.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Steve D

It doesn't hold up well.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/03/23

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Audience Member

ok histoorical drama

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Yeah..this one is lost and seldom seen...for good reason. Not too many people would have been working on preserving this one.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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It's rather boring mostly and no one in the cast has much charisma to make it worth sitting through. Only Frank Lloyd's direction makes it watchable.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Synopsis

In this dialogue-free film, Emma Hart (Corinne Griffith), a young woman of lowly birth, is courted by rich Charles Greville (Ian Keith). But, after he grows tired of Hart, he sends her to live in Naples, Italy, with his uncle, Lord Hamilton (H.B. Warner), whom she marries. Despite living peaceably with her new husband, Hart is drawn to Capt. Horatio Nelson (Victor Varconi), who she meets while serving as confidante to the queen of Naples. The two begin an affair with risky social consequences.

Director: Frank Lloyd
Producer: Walter Morosco
Screenwriter: Forrest Halsey
Production Co: First National Pictures
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 45m