Not So Long Ago

About This Movie

So, 'Not So Long Ago' is this quiet gem from 1925 directed by Sidney Olcott. Set in the bustling, gritty landscape of 1850s New York, it captures a young woman's yearning for romantic ideals through the novels that consume her. There’s this intriguing contrast between her interests—a down-to-earth Bowery boy and a suave aristocrat. The film has this slow, deliberate pacing which gives it a dream-like quality, letting you soak in the period's fashions and street life. You can feel the tension between social classes, and the performances are quite earnest—there’s a sincerity that’s refreshing. It’s a snapshot of aspirations and disillusionment, wrapped in a charmingly vintage package.

Set in 1850s New York City · Explores themes of love and social class · Features period-accurate costumes and settings