Recommendations
Senior Film Conservator

The artistic legacy of Eddie Lyons was forever changed by Blue Sunday, this Short landmark continues to dictate the rules of its category. We've assembled a sequence of films that complement the tone of Blue Sunday perfectly.
The vintage appeal of Blue Sunday to maintain its cult relevance across several decades.
Eddie finds he has to get married on Sunday to dodge a new bachelor tax of 80%. But the Blue Sunday Laws forbid the marriage. He consults his married friend Lee. They stage a "bootleg wedding."
Based on the unique artistic bravery of Blue Sunday, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of Short cinema:
Dir: Eddie Lyons
The troubles of two quarreling couples, the Blacks and the Whites. They get divorces, and Mr. Black weds Mrs. White and Mr. White weds Mrs. Black.
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Dir: Richard Smith
Two female candidates for Chief of Police live across the hall from each other, and their political rivalry follows them home, leading to plenty of hi-jinks.
Dir: Eddie Lyons
Nifty Ned is a heavyweight champion that meets all comers. He is successful through the fact that he manages to back his opponents against the scenery at the back of the stage ring. From a vantage point behind the scenes, Happy Harry whacks the opponent on the head with a club, invariably causing the "knockout." The end comes when the "heavyweight" is pushed against the scenery by one of his opponents, and Happy Harry knocks out the wrong man.
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Dir: Eddie Lyons
Eddie and Lee are newspaper reporters and Mildred is a vamping Russian countess in a laughable "Bolsheviki" burlesque in which Eddie and Lee find themselves obliged to commit all sorts of crimes, but wake to find it all a dream.
Dir: Eddie Lyons
A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.
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Dir: Eddie Lyons
Rushville is excited over the football game to be played that day between its rival teams, the Bearcats and the Carnations. Word reaches the latter team that Spike Hennessey, a famous quarterback, is to be a ringer on the "Bearcats" team.
Dir: Eddie Lyons
Eddie has a wife and baby. Lee plays his well known role of janitor, who finds himself with the baby, a dog and a parrot on his hands, after a mix-up in the apartment house, but eventually gets them in the hands of their proper owners.
Dir: Reggie Morris
A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.
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Dir: Unknown Director
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.
View DetailsAnalysis relative to Blue Sunday
| Film Title | Atmosphere | Complexity | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mum's the Word | Ethereal | Layered | 97% Match |
| Lunatics in Politics | Ethereal | Dense | 97% Match |
| The Knockout | Gothic | Abstract | 96% Match |
| The Bullshevicks | Tense | Layered | 91% Match |
| The Dodgers | Gritty | Linear | 92% Match |
This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Eddie Lyons's archive. Last updated: 5/30/2026.
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