Five and Ten (1931) in Color — Starring Marion Davies & Leslie Howard

Five and Ten (1931) — Buy This Classic in Color

Buy Five and Ten (1931) in color and revisit a pre-Code romantic drama that combines old-Hollywood glamour, family ambition, and Depression-era emotion. Starring Marion Davies and Leslie Howard, this classic film brings department-store wealth and personal longing into direct conflict. The restored edition preserves the emotional texture of the original black and white production while presenting costumes and interiors in colour for modern viewers. This DRM-free HD download is available instantly for €15.00.

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

Five and Ten is attractive as both a star vehicle and a cultural snapshot. Marion Davies gives the film warmth and personality, while Leslie Howard provides the romantic counterweight that keeps the story emotionally grounded. Beneath the surface of wealth and elegance, the movie is concerned with class tension, family expectation, and the cost of success.

The colorization process uses advanced digital techniques to ensure historically accurate colors while preserving every detail of the original cinematography.

Every scene has been colorized frame-by-frame using advanced digital restoration techniques to ensure period-accurate results.

The restored in color presentation is particularly effective because so much of the film’s appeal depends on social environment. Mansions, vacation settings, department-store prestige, and fashionable wardrobes all communicate status and emotional contrast. In black and white those elements are already expressive, but in color they gain another level of immediacy.

This edition is also easy to own and revisit: instant digital delivery, no DRM restrictions, and permanent personal access.

Technical Details

| Detail | Information |
|——–|————-|
| Title | Five and Ten (1931) professionally colorized |
| Director | Robert Z. Leonard |
| Starring | Marion Davies, Leslie Howard, Richard Bennett, Irene Rich |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 89 minutes |
| Original Format | Black and White |
| Colorized Format | Restored HD Digital |
| File Format | MP4 / MKV |
| Price | €15.00 |
| Delivery | Instant Digital Download |
| DRM | DRM-Free |
| Language | English |

Cast & Crew

• Marion Davies as Jennifer Rarick
• Leslie Howard as Berry MacDonald
• Richard Bennett as the family patriarch shaped by commercial success
• Irene Rich in the family and social drama surrounding Jennifer
• Douglass Montgomery and Mary Duncan in supporting roles
• Director: Robert Z. Leonard

Plot Summary

Five and Ten centers on Jennifer Rarick, the daughter of a wealthy retail magnate whose chain-store fortune has transformed her family’s status but not simplified her emotional life. During a vacation away from the pressures of business and expectation, Jennifer falls in love with architect Berry MacDonald. Their relationship offers a vision of sincerity that stands in contrast to the calculating world of wealth, influence, and public appearance surrounding her. This classic movie continues to captivate new generations of viewers.

As the story unfolds, the romance is tested by class pressure, family ambition, and the realities of social obligation. Jennifer is pulled between what her family represents and what her own heart demands, while Berry must navigate a world in which affection is never fully separated from status.

What makes Five and Ten particularly compelling is the way it reflects an early-1930s America fascinated by commerce and aspiration. Marion Davies keeps Jennifer sympathetic and lively even when the character is trapped by privilege, while Leslie Howard brings intelligence and restraint to the romance. In a restored in color presentation, the film’s emotional contrasts are reinforced by the environments around the characters.

Historical Significance

Released in 1931, Five and Ten belongs to the pre-Code era, when Hollywood films could address romance, class, desire, and social conflict with fewer restrictions than would soon be imposed under stricter enforcement. It also preserves a valuable portrait of chain-store America and the shifting relationship between retail wealth and social identity in the early Depression years.

For film history enthusiasts, the picture is notable as a Marion Davies vehicle that shows her dramatic capability alongside her charm. The original black and white release remains important, while this restored in color edition provides another way to appreciate costume design, set decoration, and the social textures embedded in the film.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why is Five and Ten considered a pre-Code film?
It was made before strict Code enforcement, allowing it to address romance, class tension, and family conflict with greater openness.

Who should buy this title?
It is a strong choice for collectors of Marion Davies films, pre-Code dramas, and restored Hollywood movies in color.

Is this the original film with added color?
Yes. This release preserves the original 1931 movie while presenting it in a restored colorized version sourced from the black and white print.

Is the download DRM-free?
Yes. You receive a DRM-free HD digital file for your personal collection.

What devices can I use to watch it?
The movie can be played on most standard modern devices, including TVs, computers, tablets, and phones.

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