Helen Chandler in the 1930 Film DAYBREAK
DAYBREAK Helen Chandler shines in a heartbreaking tale of a misunderstanding gone terribly awry. A good-girl-turned-bad tale for the modern day of 1930, DAYBREAK stars the loveable Ramon Navarro (who became an international superstar after his title role in 1926's BEN HUR) and showcases the wide range of acting talent possessed by Helen Chandler. Ramon plays Willi, a good-hearted playboy who serves in the Austrian Imperial Guard under his high-ranking uncle. He often exceeds a generous allowance provided to him by his elder and is finally given an ultimatum - marry well-to-do and attractive Emily or forfeit further financial aid. He reluctantly agrees. While visiting Madame Sakas, a high-end bordello gambling den, Willi and his mates are met by the plump cigar-smoking hostess who apparently knows them well. Nearby and clearly out-of-place, shy music instructor Laura (played by a youthful Ms. Chandler) appears uncomfortable as she waits to borrow sheet music from wealthy socialite Herr Schnabel. Upon witnessing her endure the unwelcome advances of the older man, Willi takes matters into his own hands - literally. Laura eventually falls to his charm and agrees to join him to a wine garden, after making it clear that she finds him to be "perfectly depraved". Helen turns in a wonderful comedic performance in the scene presented here in which Laura becomes intoxicated, presumably for the first time. With wide-eyed expressiveness and comedic timing reminiscent of the screwball ...
Video Rating: 4 / 5
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