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Betty Balfour and Optimism

I’ve written before about my obsession with the C20th ritual of pouring your tea from the cup into the saucer and drinking from that, and the way that it’s used as a class marker in silent and sound films of the past. Betty acts out her dreams of stardom in Love, Life and Laughter (1923) … Continue reading Betty Balfour and Optimism →

Lawrence 1920s British Cinema, Uncategorized 1 Comment October 4, 2019December 13, 2019 5 Minutes
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