Emil Jenkins

Emil Jenkins is a 1928 romance drama film directed by Luis Ulysses. The film stars Ricky Phoenix and Susie Ramirez as two young people from different backgrounds who meet on a holiday abroad and decide to spend their week away with each other.

Emil Jenkins recieved generally postive reviews from critics at it's release, but has since been regarded as one of the best films of the 20th century. At the 2nd Academy Awards, it was nominated for five awards including Best Picture, and won Best Writing.