Men Call It Love

Name: Men Call It Love
Director: Edgar Selwyn
Genre: Romance, Drama
Released: 1931-01-01
Duration: 72 min
Cast: Adolphe Menjou, Leila Hyams, Norman Foster, Mary Duncan, Hedda Hopper

1931Dir. Edgar Selwyn1h 12m

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So, 'Men Call It Love' is an interesting piece from 1931, directed by Edgar Selwyn. It dives into the tangled web of high society, focusing on marriage and fidelity—all that pre-code melodrama you’d expect. The pacing feels deliberate, almost languid at times, which allows the tension to really simmer. Performances are solid, with a certain intensity that feels of its time. There’s a rawness to it, a kind of honesty about relationships that’s both refreshing and stark. It captures that era’s ambivalence about love and commitment beautifully. It’s not just about the drama, though—the atmosphere feels heavy with unspoken truths and societal expectations. A film that stands out for its exploration of themes that resonate even today, making it quite distinctive.

Explores societal themes of marriage and fidelityDistinctive atmosphere reflecting pre-code sensibilitiesNotable for its strong performances and pacing