Coquette

Flirtatious Southern belle Norma Besant (Best Actress Oscar-winner Mary Pickford) could have had her pick of the town’s elite, but she lost her heart to the poor but proud Michael Jeffrey (Johnny Mack Brown). Her domineering physician father (John St. Polis), however, wouldn’t have the match--and the vicious gossip that ensued would tee up a string of tragedies. Pickford’s talkie debut, adapted from a Broadway hit, also stars Matt Moore, William Janney, Henry Kolker, Louise Beavers. 76 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.