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The Private Life of Helen of Troy

1927·Movie
1h 27min
65
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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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Setting the standard for his later light-hearted biopics The Private Life of Henry VIII and Rembrandt, producer-director Alexander Korda steadfastly refuses to take any of The Private Life of Helen of Troy seriously. Maria Corda, wife of the director, plays the title character as a fetchingly underdressed coquette, oblivious to all the political turmoil she's causing when she allows the handsome Paris (Ricardo Cortez) to kidnap her. Meanwhile, poor King Menelaus (Lewis Stone), Helen's husband, stands by in stoic silence, just as he's done on previous occasions when his wife succumbed to the charms of various sexy suitors (one of whom is played by future cowboy star "Wild Bill" Elliot). Finally galvanized into action, Menelaus reclaims his bride, who seems none the worse for wear for her experiences.
Historical RomanceSilent Film EraGreek MythologyCampy & IronicLightheartedMaria Corda PerformanceLavish ProductionBiopic Spoof

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Is The Private Life of Helen of Troy worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 81%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Private Life of Helen of Troy rated?

Nudity

Content advisories: nudity.

How long is The Private Life of Helen of Troy?

1 h 27 min

The Private Life of Helen of Troy runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Private Life of Helen of Troy?

Critics81
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate The Private Life of Helen of Troy higher (81) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Private Life of Helen of Troy in?

English

It was made in English.