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Champagne (1928)
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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Betty, the rebellious daughter of a millionaire, decides to marry the penniless Jean—against her father’s will—and runs away to France and lives a life of luxury on the profits from her father’s business. Pretending his business is crashing, her father finally puts a stop to her behavior, which forces Betty to support herself by getting a job in a night club.
Length 93 minutes
Actors
Betty Balfour | Gordon Harker | Jean Bradin | Ferdinand von Alten | Fanny Wright | Alexander D'Arcy | Vivian Gibson | Clifford Heatherley | Claude Hulbert | Hannah Jones | Phyllis Konstam | Gwen Mannering | Balliol and Merton | Jack Trevor | Marcel Vibert | Sunday Wilshin
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2023 | Home Theater | Blu-ray | Owned | 5 stars |
| (Average) 5 stars |
Viewing Notes
I love the opening and closing shots through the glass but not so much the upper class romantic comedy in-between. I don’t think this film was Hitchcock’s choice and if I recall correctly the lead actress, Betty Balfour, was forced on him from another studio. She does a good job in the lead role and we get another fine performance from Gordon Harker as her father. We last saw him in THE FARMER’S WIFE as the long-suffering farm hand. His role here is the exact opposite as a rich stock broker. I’m going to have to see what else he’s been in as he’s a great character actor.
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