Noisy Neighbors

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Noisy Neighbours
Directed by Charles Reisner
Written by Scott Darling
F. Hugh Herbert
John W. Krafft
Produced by Paul Bern
Starring Eddie Quillan
Alberta Vaughn
Jane Keckley
Cinematography David Abel
Edited by Anne Bauchens
Production
company
Paul Bern Productions
Distributed by Pathé Exchange
Release date
February 17, 1929
Running time
60 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguagesSound (Part-Talkie)
English Intertitles

Noisy Neighbors is a 1929 American sound part-talkie comedy film directed by Charles Reisner and starring Eddie Quillan, Alberta Vaughn and Jane Keckley. [1] In addition to sequences with audible dialogue or talking sequences, the film features a synchronized musical score and sound effects along with English intertitles. The sound was recorded using the RCA Photophone sound system.

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Plot

Van Revel and his family, a struggling vaudeville act bouncing from town to town, stumble upon a life-altering revelation: they're the last descendants of a prominent Southern family, the Van Revels. Inheriting a sprawling plantation thrusts them into a world of unexpected wealth and privilege, far removed from the dusty stages they once called home. However, this newfound fortune comes with a heavy burden – a 60-year-old blood feud with the neighboring Carstairs, ignited by a fatal croquet match long ago.

As the Van Revels adjust to their opulent surroundings, Eddie finds himself smitten with Mary Carstairs, the beautiful daughter of Colonel Carstairs, the head of the rival clan. Their blossoming romance throws a wrench in the families' age-old animosity, adding a layer of forbidden passion to the volatile mix. While Eddie and Mary navigate the delicate dance of forbidden love, a darker threat emerges from within the Carstairs family.

Blackjack, a ruthless leader of a mountain-dwelling branch of the Carstairs, views the Van Revels' return as an opportunity to settle old scores and claim the plantation for himself. His violent tactics throw the Van Revels into chaos, forcing them to defend their newfound home and lives.

Cast

Music

The film featured a theme song entitled "Waiting Through The Night" which was composed by Marvin Smolev, Bernie Seaman, Joe Crozier and John Ricca. The song was sung by Alberta Vaughn and Eddie Quillan in the film.

Production

The film contains only about 5 minutes of dialog, in spite of advertisements that focused on the talking sequences. [2]

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References

  1. Fleming p.130
  2. "Noisy Neighbors". TV Guide. Retrieved 16 December 2020.

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