Name: Devil-May-Care Director: Sidney M. Goldin Studio: Tiffany Pictures Starring: Ramón Novarro, Dorothy Jordan, Douglas Gilmore Release Date: August 24, 1929 (USA) Runtime: \~85 minutes Format: Black-and-white, sound film (early talkie) Country: United States Language: English Genres: | Romance | Musical | Adventure | Drama --- Summary: *Devil-May-Care* (1929) is a romantic adventure film starring Ramón Novarro as a charming, carefree hero navigating love and intrigue. The plot follows his encounters with a spirited young woman (Dorothy Jordan) as he faces rival suitors and dangerous escapades. The film blends romance, lighthearted adventure, and musical elements, showcasing Novarro’s charismatic screen presence and the emerging integration of sound and song in Hollywood cinema. --- Background: Directed by Sidney M. Goldin and produced by Tiffany Pictures, *Devil-May-Care* was part of Hollywood’s early sound era, incorporating dialogue, music, and some orchestral accompaniment to enhance the storytelling. Ramón Novarro, a major silent star, successfully transitioned to talkies with this film, maintaining his popularity among audiences. Tiffany Pictures, a smaller independent studio, specialized in such mid-budget productions during the late 1920s. --- Trivia: * Ramón Novarro was one of the few silent-era stars who adapted smoothly to sound films. * Dorothy Jordan, playing the female lead, was rising in popularity and would later appear in several early 1930s sound films. * The film includes several musical sequences, reflecting the late 1920s trend of integrating songs into feature films. * Tiffany Pictures, the studio behind the film, was active from 1921 to 1932 and produced a mix of silent and early sound films. --- Hashtags: \#DevilMayCare1929 #RamónNovarro #DorothyJordan #TiffanyPictures #EarlySoundFilm #RomanceAdventure #ClassicHollywood #MusicalFilm #1920sCinema