7th Heaven

7th Heaven

1927 · 119 min · EN · NR · 7.3 (121 votes)
Dir. Frank Borzage · Starring Janet Gaynor, Charles Farrell, Albert Gran, David Butler, Marie Mosquini, Gladys Brockwell
DramaRomance

In 1910s Paris, a sewer worker disillusioned with Christianity feels his prayers have been answered when he chances upon a street waif and they fall in love.

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A surprisingly uplifting silent film that finds romance and hope in the unlikeliest of places. Its earnest charm and sweet sentimentality offer a gentle, optimistic escape into a bygone era.

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