Vintage original 8 x 10 in. US single-weight glossy photograph from the 1920's WWI-themed drama/romance, HEAVEN ON EARTH, released in 1927 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and directed by Phil Rosen.
The image features an exterior shot at a wooded setting as a young French woman, Marcelle (Renée Adorée), entertains a large crowd of French soldiers along with fellow performer Polly (Polly Moran) and an old violinist (Bernard Siegel). The verso features a printed caption that describes the image. It is in fine+ condition.*"Heaven on Earth is a 1927 American drama silent film directed by Phil Rosen and written by Harvey Gates. The film stars Renée Adorée, Conrad Nagel, Gwen Lee, Julia Swayne Gordon, Marcia Manon and Pat Hartigan. The film was released on March 5, 1927, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer."
*(source: Wikipedia)
*"The 1 May 1926 Motion Picture News reported that Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer changed the title from The Escape to Heaven on Earth.
Young Edmond Durand has been reared under the autocratic influence of his aunt, who directs a large silk mill in southern France. He revolts against a stifling career planned for him and leaves home with Marcelle, a Gypsy girl. They roam the countryside with a Gypsy caravan in romantic bliss; they are inadvertently separated but at the outbreak of war are reunited. When peace is restored, the lovers find happiness together."
*(source: AFI Catalog of Feature Films)
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