Review of The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1932) by Cindy I — 04 Nov 2010
Amazing to think that this romance about a woman infatuated with an Asian was made in 1933, and directed by Frank Capra of all people. But just because Capra gave us all-American classics like Mr. Smith Goes To Washington and It's A Wonderful Life doesn't mean he wasn't a director interested in being innovative and being provocative.
Indeed The Bitter Tea of General Yen (starring a young fresh-faced Barbara Stanwyck) may not be Capra's most well-know directorial achievement but it is arguably his most bold and daring story. It's rather dated, and even borderline offensive, but Birth of a Nation it is not.
Worth a view.
This review of The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1932) was written by Cindy I on 04 Nov 2010.
The Bitter Tea of General Yen has generally received positive reviews.
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