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Lazybones

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1925
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Synopsis: Charles "Buck" Jones, normally a heroic Western star, takes a surprising turn by playing a shiftless rural character in this romance. ZaSu Pitts also makes an impression in her tragic role (she was better known as a comedienne than as a dramatic actress, but she was great at both). Jones' character is known only as Lazybones because of his easy-going nature. He is in love with Agnes Fanning (Jane Novak), but their romance is derailed when her sister, Ruth (Pitts), comes home with a baby. Ruth claims ... Full Synopsis
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For anyone who doubts how sophisticated the silents had become by the mid-1920's, Lazybones is a perfect film to see. This Frank Borzage-directed drama, which takes place across two generations, is fast-moving, sophisticated, witty, and gentle, and so beautifully seductive that even in 2009, one quickly forgets that one is watching a silent movie. Buck Jones, Jane Novak, and, especially, ZaSu Pitts, ... Full Review
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Agnes Fanning
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