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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 Catherine Bennett, Sidney Smith, 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:
Dir: Maurice Campbell
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.
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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.
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Dir: Robert Thornby
Mary Willard takes over her father's railroad after his death. Her major competitor is a ruthless crook named Harvey Judson. She arranges for Judson to be kidnapped and taken to an isolated spot deep in the forest and turned loose to fend for himself. She accompanies the kidnappers to the wild and Judson, not knowing who she is, begins to fall in love with her. Complications ensue.
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Dir: Unknown Director
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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Dir: Mason N. Litson
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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Dir: Malcolm St. Clair
A dancing instructor gets involved with a newly rich family.
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Dir: Henry Edwards
A millionaire bets £25,000 that he can earn his own living for six months.
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Dir: Reggie Morris
A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.
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Dir: Eduardo Notari
A crime drama in the Gennariello-series. The police detective in Naples that is confronted with modern gangsters and crime events.
View DetailsAnalysis relative to Control Yourself
| Film Title | Atmosphere | Complexity | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Land of Opportunity | Gritty | Layered | 87% Match |
| An Amateur Devil | Tense | Linear | 98% Match |
| Lunatics in Politics | Ethereal | Dense | 97% Match |
| The Deadlier Sex | Gothic | Layered | 97% Match |
| New Ralgia | Ethereal | High | 85% Match |
This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Robert P. Kerr's archive. Last updated: 6/18/2026.
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