7th Heaven

Silent, Romantic, Drama, War.

Chico works in the sewers of Paris. He dreams of becoming a street sweeper and therefore lights candles in the church. He also asks a blonde woman to be his partner. But his wishes are not granted, which makes him bitter.

One day Chico saves the young prostitute Diane, who is suffering from her unscrupulous sister Nana. The police want to arrest the prostitute, who is innocent in spite of her job, but Chico saves her by pretending to be her husband. Now the two have to maintain the facade and act as spouses. So Chico allows Diane to move into his attic with him.

In fact, the two find each other. But when the war breaks out, Chico is called up. Diane works in an ammunition factory. News of Chico's death reaches her, but Chico is not dead. He returns home to Diane, wounded and blind. (Wikipedia)

7th Heaven was one of the first of three films to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards held on May 16, 1929.

Janet Gaynor won the first Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film. Director Frank Borzage also won the first Academy Award for Best Director while screenwriter Benjamin Glazer won the first Academy Award for Best Writing.

Movie Info

Directed by: Frank Borzage
Written by: Harry H. Caldwell (titles), Katharine Hilliker (titles), Bernard Vorhaus (uncredited)
Screenplay by: Benjamin Glazer
Based on: Seventh Heaven by Austin Strong
Produced by: William Fox

Starring: Janet Gaynor, Charles Farrell, Ben Bard
Cinematography: Ernest Palmer, Joseph A. Valentine
Edited by: Barney Wolf
Distributed by: Fox Film Corporation

Release dates: May 6, 1927 (Los Angeles), May 25, 1927 (New York City), September 10, 1927 (New York City) (re-release)
Running time: 110 min
Country: United States
Language: Silent (English intertitles)

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