Sunrise | F.W. Murnau | George O'Brien, Janet Gaynor | full movie

(1927) Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans. Director F.W. Murnau's ultimate masterpiece from the Silent Film era. A married farmer (George O'Brien) falls under the spell of a sophisticated woman from the city (Margaret Livingston), who tries to convince him to drown his wife (Janet Gaynor).

SUNRISE is easily the greatest film made in the silent era. Murnau's story (or filmed poem, according to the credits) is about a troubled farmer (George O'Brien) and his secret girlfriend (Margaret Livingston) plotting to murder his wife (Janet Gaynor, possibly the sweetest, most likable adult character in film history!) The storyline, the dark, moody photography, the creepy sets (especially that swamp!) makes you think this will be a thriller with an unhappy ending, much like AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY. About half-way through the film, Murnau pulls such a daring 180 degree turn with his film, you'll shake your head, and will love it. I doubt film-makers today would try for such a daring move!

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