I am not a Constance Talmadge fan. I don't think she's particularly attractive and although she's certainly a pushy person, hers is not a screen character for whom I have a great affinity.
"The Love Expert" (1920) is a typical vehicle in which the Talmadge character bosses everyone else around in order to get her own way.
Although the screen writers, John Emerson and Anita Loos, are also credited as producers, the real producer, of course, was none other than Miss Talmadge herself – and she sure makes real sure that she keeps herself center screen.
Sister, Natalie Talmadge, and John Halliday are supposed to be in the film too, but I didn't spot them. (They may have been left on the cutting-room floor when this particular print was made).
Director David Kirkland is competent, but he doesn't exert himself in any way.
To sum up: This movie is strictly for Constance Talmadge fans. A quite view-able copy of the cut-down Kodascope version, is available on a good quality Alpha DVD.
"The Love Expert" (1920) is a typical vehicle in which the Talmadge character bosses everyone else around in order to get her own way.
Although the screen writers, John Emerson and Anita Loos, are also credited as producers, the real producer, of course, was none other than Miss Talmadge herself – and she sure makes real sure that she keeps herself center screen.
Sister, Natalie Talmadge, and John Halliday are supposed to be in the film too, but I didn't spot them. (They may have been left on the cutting-room floor when this particular print was made).
Director David Kirkland is competent, but he doesn't exert himself in any way.
To sum up: This movie is strictly for Constance Talmadge fans. A quite view-able copy of the cut-down Kodascope version, is available on a good quality Alpha DVD.