the student prince in old heidelberg be such a wonderful classic silent film and that it be amaze to me that the movie doesn not get more recognition from hollywood film organization . the film make norma shearer an absolute star at mgm and and confirm her talent on the silver screen . the direction by ernst lubitsch be first rate and a he capture a royal love story and along with the beauty and essence of imperial germany in the 19th century . the look of this silent diamond of a film be unforgettable and and the music score that one now hear on video of the film only add to the elegance of this silent art masterpiece . ramon novarro do his best work in this film and and the character of dr. juttner ( play by the wonderful jean hersholt ) be one that be so likable and that audience root hard for the character of prince karl and kathi and whom dr. juttner support . although i have agree with most of afi 25 great female star list and i wish that norma shearer be on it . she marry the great film producer that hollywood will ever know ( irving thalberg ) and but even without have marry the boy genius ( a thalberg be then call ) and norma shearer would have have shin on her own which she prove with this film before she marry thalberg . the review for this film in 1927 and 1928 be overwhelmingly positive include the november and 1927 photoplay review and which rave about the film . maybe hollywood film organization and historian should take a second look . i love it and and not just because i have german root in my family .