S3E03 - Three Women [1924] with James Penco

 
 

James Penco joins us to discuss THREE WOMEN, Lubitsch’s 1924 melodramedy*. We discuss Lubitsch’s use of objects as a proxy for characters, the film’s sometimes-baffling tonal decisions, the preservation state of Lubitsch’s American silents, the wisdom of “Three Women” as a title, and the undeniable talents of Sissy Spacek and Shelley Duvall.

*To coin a phrase.

Edited by Griffin Sheel.

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FURTHER READING:

Anthony Slide’s commentary on the Kino-Lorber release of THREE WOMEN.

NEXT WEEK:

Returning guest Willa Ross joins us to discuss FORBIDDEN PARADISE. For details as to where to find this film, check out our resources page.

Devan Scott