3.62-The Last of Mrs. Cheyney with Shawna Carroll

3.62-The Last of Mrs. Cheyney with Shawna Carroll

Author: Jonathan Ytreberg August 1, 2025 Duration: 32:45
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film The Last of Mrs. Cheyney. I'm joined by Shawna Carroll from the "Notes From Post" newsletter and we talk about some interesting visual choices from the director and cinematographer throughout the film, incredible costumes (especially on Norma Shearer's Fay Cheyney), and how the plot of the film doesn't quite land in the third act. You can watch The Last of Mrs. Cheyney on YouTube and be sure to check out Shawna's n...

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