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Flesh and the Devil (1926)
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25 December 1926 (USA) morePlot:
Leo and Ulrich are life long friends. Home, on leave from their military training, Leo sees the beautiful Felicitas at the railroad station... more | full synopsisAwards:
1 win moreUser Comments:
A great melodrama moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| John Gilbert | ... | Leo von Harden | |
| Greta Garbo | ... | Felicitas | |
| Lars Hanson | ... | Ulrich von Eltz | |
| Barbara Kent | ... | Hertha von Eltz | |
| William Orlamond | ... | Uncle Kutowski | |
| George Fawcett | ... | Pastor Voss | |
| Eugenie Besserer | ... | Leo's Mother | |
| Marc McDermott | ... | Count von Rhaden | |
| Marcelle Corday | ... | Minna |
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Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
UK:109 min | USA:113 min (Turner library print)Country:
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Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
SilentCertification:
UK:PGFun Stuff
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The famous, tempestuous love affair between Greta Garbo and John Gilbert began while they were filming this movie. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Leo is talking to Felicitas on the bench in the park and tells her that he must go to Africa, the position of the collar of his overcoat repeatedly changes from pulled up to flat. moreSoundtrack:
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Yes, the plot is a bit cliche but the performances certainly make up for it! Garbo, only in the early years of her career, gives an incredibly smoldering performance as the unredeemable temptress Felicitas, who snags the hapless Leo (John Gilbert) into a web of sex and lies. Look at that sly smile as she's trying on her widow's weeds -- very effective. John Gilbert, the heir of Valentino's mantle, proves that he surpassed the master lover with a believable portrayal of a man who realizes that he's way over his head but can't help himself. He does indulge in a bit of histrionics, but is very restrained compared to other silent lovers of the era. Only his performances in "The Big Parade" and "Downstairs" better this one. As Felicitas' second husband, Lars Hanson has the looks and talent to hold his own on the screen with his two incredibly dynamic co-stars. He amazed me opposite Lillian Gish in "The Wind" and "The Scarlet Letter" and it's a shame that he made so few movies in Hollywood before returning to Sweden.
Clarence Brown keeps the narrative flowing with a healthy balance of humor, drama, romance and action. MGM's stock company of character actors (William Orlamond, Polly Moran, George Fawcett and Eugenie Besserer) make an appearance and provide excellent supporting players to the three stars.
I found the Carl Davis score to be absolutely perfect for the images up on the screen, and the music when Garbo and Gilbert dance and two necking sessions reflect the raw passion. It's just stunning and I can't come up with enough words to describe it. After Buster Keaton's entire body of work, this movie ranks as my #2 favorite, tied with The Wind.
10/10