I enjoyed FORBIDDEN FRUIT, DeMille's Jazz Age remake of THE GOLDEN CHANCE, but I still have to admit CHANCE is the better of the two. Cleo Ridgely is a phenomenal actress with strikingly modern looks and she nails her Cinderella role perfectly. Wallace Reid is also memorable as the love interest, adding a touch of cynicism to his Prince Charming. The blend of grimy urban reality and fairytale Edwardian splendor elevates the drama, making THE GOLDEN CHANCE one of DeMille's best silent films.
Review of The Golden Chance
