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Since its 1920 debut, All for the Dough Bag has maintained a cult status status, you are likely searching for more films that share its specific artistic vision. We have meticulously scanned our vault to find hidden gems that resonate with this work.
The 1920 landscape was forever altered by the arrival of to push the boundaries of conventional storytelling.
The beginning of a perfect day was for Phil to make his own breakfast, take his daily plunge, and be waited on by his valet, who happens to be Brownie the dog. Outside of being a gentleman, Phil was also a dancing professor and taught pretty young ladies how to twinkle their toes. Across the hall from him lived a modiste and her daughter. The daughter was pretty and that's where the story becomes interesting. A pretty girl, a next door neighbor and strict mother all go to make a very deliciously naughty situation. They are about to elope when mother returns and finds her daughter leaving home. She scolds her, and in the rush to get her into her apartment, leaves her grip outside in the hall. Phil grabs his grip and runs back into his room. In the meantime an ex-jail bird has managed to get away with a grip full of jewels; However, the police are right on his heels and chase him into the same house where Phil and the girl live. He rushes up into the hall where he sees the other grip, changes the grips and when the officer gets up to him and searches the grip, all he finds is a collar. The mother realizes the loss of her daughter's grip, goes out into the hall and takes the grip. A general mix-up of grips follows wherein some very funny incidents occur. After a very daring roof chase, the thief is caught and thrown back into prison. Mother forgives the professor and the finis fade out leaves every one in a happy contented mood.
The influence of J.A. Howe in All for the Dough Bag can be felt in the way modern Short films handle cult status. From the specific lighting choices to the pacing, this 1920 release set a high bar for atmospheric immersion.
Based on the unique cult status of All for the Dough Bag, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of Short cinema:
Dir: J.A. Howe
Old man Hardscratch, the village nickel-nurser, a hard-hearted mortgage taxer, gives notice to the heroine and her people that unless they pay, he will put them into the street. The girl appeals to Jim for help, Strongarm, the blacksmith, brings Jim to his shop as his apprentice, Strongarm receives a present from his partner Gideon, with a letter, - the trained monkey, Minnie, Minnie gives Strongarm and Jim a chase about - while she sits on the roof of the shop and watches them, Strongarm leaves the shop in Jim's care - and during his absence Jim "shoes" a horse and receives two dollars from the owner for his work. With this money he buys milk for the hungry baby, the old man Hardscratch having refused to give it to the girl. The mean old man Hardscratch, while taking something from his pocket, accidentally drops a roll of bills, which Minnie finds and brings to Jim. There is much comedy business between Minnie and Jim. In the end, Jim has won the gratitude of the girl and her people by using this money to pay Hardscratch and chase him from the house.
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Dir: J.A. Howe
A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.
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Monty and Rock, at the beach, meet many girls, but fight over the one girl, and seek the aid of a movie press agent, to settle the dispute, but instead of helping he tells them she belongs to his company. He appoints them both judges of the baby parade, and tells them whom he wants to win; and at the parade, which is the big event of the season, they award it to the one the judge wanted even though the vote is for another. The people chase them, and after much chasing they come upon the agent and the actress, and ask who wins the girl. The agent tells them that the policeman wins the girl. And hands her over to him. The boys disguise themselves to fool the cops, come upon the movie company and try several different times to get admitted, but each time they are barred out. Hearing the director ask for two messengers, the two disguise them selves as such, but again arrive too late. In their effort to get in they are again defeated, but receive a telegram to be delivered which they read, finding that two French comedians are detained. They dress up as the French actors, and arrive at the studio, where they are greeted with much ceremony, They are talking when the two real French actors arrive. After the confusion and chasing, in which the two manage by many tricks and jumps to elude the pursuers, they find the manager willing to make a contract with them to act in comedies. They accept. Finis.
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The Judge needs a present for his wife's birthday, so Harry suggests a new corset. They go to the shop, but he's so embarrassed to ask the saleslady he hides in a phone booth.Harry goes in, but finds a GUY wearing one, and runs out.They both dress as women to get back in, but Mrs. Rummy gets there and chases him out.
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Dir: J.A. Howe
A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.
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A mail-order bride arrives at a Maine lumber camp but doesn't like her prospective husband.
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Dir: J.A. Howe
A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.
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Dir: Reggie Morris
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View DetailsAnalysis relative to All for the Dough Bag
| Film Title | Atmosphere | Complexity | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mules and Mortgages | Gritty | Layered | 90% Match |
| Flirts and Fakirs | Ethereal | Linear | 89% Match |
| Chumps and Cops | Ethereal | Layered | 90% Match |
| A Fitting Gift | Surreal | Layered | 96% Match |
| Wounded Hearts and Wedding Rings | Ethereal | Dense | 87% Match |
This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of J.A. Howe's archive. Last updated: 5/25/2026.
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