This classic is soon to broadcast on TCM
Occasionally shown on TCM in US. Great landmark. One of Leonard
Maltin's "100 Must See Movies of the 20th Century". Scheduled for 18 Sep 2006. Actually at midnight on the 17th. good luck.
Here are Mr. Maltin's words in his short review (I agree completely):
"Exquisite silent film is just as powerful today as when it was made, telling simple story of farmer who plans to murder his wife, led on by another woman. Triumph of direction, camerawork, art direction, and performances, all hauntingly beautiful. Screenplay by Carl Mayer, from Hermann Suderman's story. Cinematographers Karl Struss and Charles Rosher won Oscars, as did the film for "artistic quality of production." Gaynor also won Best Actress Oscar (shared for her performances in 7th Heaven and Street Angel). Remade in Germany as The Journey to Tilsit. Full title onscreen is Sunrise - A Song of Two Humans."
The only movie of his 100 movie list that I have not seen is Gun Crazy, which I hope to see soon.