S3E08 - The Patriot (1928) and the works of Josef von Sternberg with David Cairns

THE PATRIOT is a lost film. So, we begin with a dramatic reading of the only surviving synopsis of the film before returning guest David Cairns joins us to pick up the pieces and discuss the film’s connections to acclaimed studio rebel Josef Von Sternberg! We discuss THE SCARLET EMPRESS, THE LAST COMMAND, DISHONORED, THE DEVIL IS A WOMAN, BLONDE VENUS, SHANGHAI EXPRESS, and Sternberg’s habit of burning every bridge available to him.

Dialogue edit by Griffin Sheel.

Introductory synopsis from the Paramount Press Book for THE PATRIOT as printed in LOST FILMS by Frank Thompson.

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NEXT WEEK:

Returning guest Bram Ruiter joins us to discuss ETERNAL LOVE. For details as to where to find this film, check out our resources page.

WORKS CITED:

FUN IN A CHINESE LAUNDRY by Josef Von Sternberg
LOST FILMS by Frank Thompson
The Red, Gold, Sunset Sound Libraries at Archive.og

THE PATRIOT (Trailer)

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