The originator of romantic comedies.

Itzel 2022-03-24 09:02:10

In my opinion, the most prominent highlight of this film is that the director relies on the image changes of the male and female protagonists to show the inner changes of the characters.
At the beginning, the male protagonist was sloppy, with a beard on his face and dark circles under his eyes, showing that he was chaotic and gloomy. After entering the city, he sorted out at the barber shop, and immediately transformed into a handsome young boy, implying that he made a choice and loved his wife with all his heart. And after the storm, his hair was disheveled, showing his inner anxiety.
The heroine has not changed her image in the whole film, and she is unwilling to change in the barbershop, implying that her love for her husband has not changed.
In addition, this film created a precedent by expressing the sweetness of love through fresh green humor, and under its influence, One Night Merry, Roman Holiday and even many contemporary romantic comedy films appeared.

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  • The Man: [pleading to his wife] Don't be afraid of me!

  • [opening title cards]

    Title Card: This song of the Man and his Wife is of no place and every place; you might hear it anywhere, at any time.

    Title Card: For wherever the sun rises and sets, in the city's turmoil or under the open sky on the farm, life is much the same; sometimes bitter, sometimes sweet.