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The Trespasser

Play trailer Poster for The Trespasser Released Nov 11, 1929 1h 40m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A pregnant woman (Gloria Swanson) leaves her husband (Robert Ames), at the request of her father-in-law (William Holden).

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Audience Member Gloria Swanson plays a long suffering working girl destined to raise her son alone after her father in law influences her husband to have their marriage annulled. The rest of the cast clearly does not have the acting chops she does, but the story's transitions and movement in plot do not depend on anyone other than her. Director Ed Goulding wrote and directed the film which was executive produced by Swanson's long time love Joe Kennedy. Some may criticize the film for its dated over the top performance by Swanson and unbelievable coincidences. The film was released a mere couple weeks after the stock market crash which ushered in the Great Depression. Swanson sings a couple songs and although creaky and limited in emotional scope, the film is worth seeing. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review steve d Has not aged well but Swanson is still effective. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Gloria Swanson's first talkie is full of overacting and melodrama; Swanson chews the scenery (she even sings!) in a role that earned her on Oscar nomination. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Creaky antique with Glo the whole show. She suffers and suffers and suffers.....sometimes in mink. More interesting as a chance to see her Oscar nominated portrayal than any real value to the film which even restored is in rough shape. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A pregnant woman (Gloria Swanson) leaves her husband (Robert Ames), at the request of her father-in-law (William Holden).
Director
Edmund Goulding
Screenwriter
Edmund Goulding
Distributor
United Artists
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 11, 1929, Limited
Runtime
1h 40m