Review of The Crowd (1928) by Mark S — 05 Jan 2014
This film is a brilliant answer and living example to those that perpetuate the myth that America used to be pretty much perfect prior to the social decay of the 1960's and beyond - the belief that there was a golden era when equal opportunity was available to all via the free market. This film is over 80 years old, and it could have been made today, with very few changes other than the addition of sound . . . and still seem current and edgy.
It could have easily been titled "The American Dream" . . . something sold to "the crowd" as a practical aspiration, and this film reveals that it was no more true in 1928 (prior to the stock market crash and the great depression) than it is today.
Brilliant film. One of the very best I've seen from the 1920's. I also must add that the soundtrack is the best I've heard thus far in a silent film.
This review of The Crowd (1928) was written by Mark S on 05 Jan 2014.
The Crowd has generally received very positive reviews.
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