"Sunrise: A song of Two Humans"

Wow! Winner of 3 Academy Awards, this Silent film. produced in 1927, has stood the test of time magnificently! Outstanding photography (spectacular special effects - without benefit of computerized technology), starring Janet Gaynor as the gentle, loving wife of George O'Briend who has been bewitched by a femme fatale from the City, vacationing in their small lakeside village. This vixen suggests that he "accidentally" drown his wife and move to the big City with her. This melodrama, masterfully directed by F. W. Murnau has twists and turns to keep any viewer guesssing. Emotions are splendidly portrayed and enhanced by a full orchestra on the remastered Sound track. Occasionally a few hand printed words are shown on a plackard in between scenes, but the acting is so superior (especially Miss Gaynor), that dialogue is barely necessary. OK, so O'Brien is a bit over the top sometimes, but I enjoyed "Sunrise" so thoroughly, that I have to give it highest praise, , thus, TaDa: FOUR STARS. sp