Douglas Fairbanks plays Don Juan, the serial lover as he returns to his hometown in Spain. The ladies queue up for him but there is an imposter, Barry MacKay, giving him competition and pretending to be him at the balconies of various women. Barry is soon finished off in a duel and this cements the legend of Don Juan and forces Fairbanks to retire for a while as everyone believes him to be dead. His plan is to lie low for a while and then return to reconnect with his loving ways. However, when he does return, things don't go to plan. Who is this ageing clown who thinks he's some kind of stud? Women now openly laugh at him as does everyone else who he tries to convince of his true identity. Sorry, nobody is having it!
The story has a good premise but it wasn't funny enough. Shame. There could have been so many funnier scenes. The writing falls short but the film is ok to watch.
Fairbanks is good in the lead role and true to form feels compelled to thrown in leaps and bounces to show off his physical agility. It's all good but he's a grown man of 51. This was his last film before he died aged 56, no doubt from over-exertion. Top tip, once you reach a certain age, there is no need to show off to anyone anymore if that has been your thing. Cut it out.
Anyway, you should never run after a woman, let her come to you. Throw out some compliments and bingo! You, too, can be Don Juan. It's a very easy formula.
The story has a good premise but it wasn't funny enough. Shame. There could have been so many funnier scenes. The writing falls short but the film is ok to watch.
Fairbanks is good in the lead role and true to form feels compelled to thrown in leaps and bounces to show off his physical agility. It's all good but he's a grown man of 51. This was his last film before he died aged 56, no doubt from over-exertion. Top tip, once you reach a certain age, there is no need to show off to anyone anymore if that has been your thing. Cut it out.
Anyway, you should never run after a woman, let her come to you. Throw out some compliments and bingo! You, too, can be Don Juan. It's a very easy formula.