I usually don't watch silent films but because I am a devoted Hitchcock fan I decided to give this silent film a try (it was on a DVD with another of his classics, the first English 'talkie,' Blackmail). Considering the era's technical limitations I suppose this was a decent effort. But I am spoiled and have seen much more moving films on this subject matter that frankly it was an arduous labor to sit through Easy Virtue till the end. I just wasn't interested in the performers or the characters and what appeared to be their ridiculous mime acting (characteristic of the silent era). If you are a buff of silent films, you'll probably be interested in this. It might also appeal to cinema historians but I couldn't wait for it to end and I was watching it at 2X the normal speed. 3/10.
Review of Easy Virtue
