Lafayette, We Come

About This Movie

Well, 'Lafayette, We Come' is an interesting piece from 1918, blending drama, romance, and the war backdrop quite effectively. You feel the tension in Leroy's dual journey—fighting overseas while navigating his relationship with Therese, who’s all in as a Red Cross nurse. The suspicion around her being a German spy adds a nice twist, doesn’t it? The performances have that earnest quality, capturing the uncertainty of wartime love. The pacing might feel a bit slow for modern audiences, but it really lets the emotional stakes build. And the practical effects, for the time, are quite commendable, making the war scenes impactful without overly dramatizing them.

This film is quite rare, with limited surviving prints, making it a point of interest for collectors. It's been released in various formats over the years, but finding a good quality copy is becoming increasingly difficult. The scarcity of this title, combined with its historical context of post-WWI sentiment, adds layers to its appeal for film enthusiasts.