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If you found yourself captivated by the unique vision of Control Yourself (1925), the quest for comparable cinema becomes a journey through the fringes of film history. Below, we've gathered a list of films that every fan of Robert P. Kerr's work should explore.
Control Yourself remains a monumental achievement to create a hauntingly beautiful cinematic landscape.
This is the story of a gilded son by name of Simon Legree who has inherited the violent temper of his ancestor of Uncle Tom's Cabin fame. His main interest in life has to do with winning a beautiful girl and providing plenty of slumber for himself. Each morning, he is awakened by a harp solo - and all is well except for the fact that his prospective father-in-law does not rate him very high. However, his opportunity comes at last to prove his worth when he frustrates the plans of a crooked contractor who is constructing an unsound dam for father-in-law.
Control Yourself was a significant production in United States, showcasing the immense talent of Sidney Smith, Larry Steers, Frank Weed. It continues to be a top recommendation for anyone studying Short history.
Based on the unique unique vision of Control Yourself, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of Short cinema:
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A millionaire bets £25,000 that he can earn his own living for six months.
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A couple of auto enthusiasts advertise their desire to own a car in the newspaper. A lawyer of dubious standing persuades them to purchase his vehicle. He then orders his henchman to lie underneath their car and sustain not too serious injuries when the nuts drive over him. The lawyer convincingly disguises himself as a police officer with a mustache, but the husband uncovers the plot by ripping off the hair piece. The lawyer kidnaps the wife, but after a car chase, the husband rescues her.
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An American book salesman (Lloyd) is persuaded to go to the kingdom of Thermosa to impersonate the Prince. He is greeted by a peasants' revolt before the real prince shows up to claim his throne and princess. The revolution succeeds, and the American is elected president of the new republic.
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Edgar and his chum try to amass a fortune in one day by cornering the fan market on a hot afternoon when the circus comes to the small town where they are spending their vacation.
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The village youths are rivals for the hand of the local belle. Their battles lead them to the village store, where chaos soon reigns, terminating in the place being blown up, leaving Bobby a happy victor.
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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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Krazy Kat is held in jail and Ignatz finally bails him out after encountering "guilt".
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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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Carver Endicott, a young sophisticate, is rejected by his fiancée for being too foppish and dull. When she feigns an interest in his father, Carver attempts to disgrace his family name by working as a farmhand and later as a busboy in a hotel. However, the newspapers only praise him for his self-sacrificing principles; and finding that he cannot bring shame to the family through menial labor, he takes up with a notorious actress. But when this maneuver also fails, he returns to his former fiancée, who has no further complaint about his being an inexperienced dullard.
View DetailsAnalysis relative to Control Yourself
| Film Title | Atmosphere | Complexity | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Amazing Quest of Mr. Ernest Bliss | Gritty | Linear | 86% Match |
| Striking Models | Tense | High | 96% Match |
| An Auto Nut | Tense | Abstract | 87% Match |
| His Royal Slyness | Gothic | Layered | 92% Match |
| Get-Rich-Quick Edgar | Tense | Abstract | 95% Match |
This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Robert P. Kerr's archive. Last updated: 5/5/2026.
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