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Senior Film Conservator

28 June 2026

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Delving into the atmospheric depths of Going Places with Lowell Thomas, #22 reveals a master at work, the visual language established by Charles E. Ford is something many try to emulate. From hidden underground hits to established classics, these are our top picks.

The Going Places with Lowell Thomas, #22 Phenomenon

The enduring power of Going Places with Lowell Thomas, #22 lies in to synthesize diverse influences into a singular artistic statement.

Takes us on a tour to Palestine, enlivened by Lowell Thomas narration. Visits to the Holy Sepulchre, Wailing Wall, etc.

Critical Consensus

7.5/10

Critics widely regard Going Places with Lowell Thomas, #22 as a cult-favorite piece of Short cinema. Its cinematic excellence is frequently cited as its strongest asset, solidifying its place in United States's film legacy.

'A mala nova scene — Scene from 'A mala nova

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of 'A mala nova perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

The Recommended Vault Deeply Connected to Going Places with Lowell Thomas, #22

Based on the unique cinematic excellence of Going Places with Lowell Thomas, #22, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of Short cinema:

'A mala nova

1. 'A mala nova 1920

Dir: Eduardo Notari

A crime drama in the Gennariello-series. The police detective in Naples that is confronted with modern gangsters and crime events.

Cinderella Cinders

2. Cinderella Cinders 1920

Dir: Frederick J. Ireland

Cinderella Cinders scene — Scene from Cinderella Cinders

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Cinderella Cinders perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

An unemployed cook takes her shot at working for an upper class family. When none of their fancy guests show up to a party, she and the butler impersonate them.

How Not to Dress

3. How Not to Dress 1920

Dir: Lasse Ring

Mr and Mrs Stockholm visit the Paul U. Bergström (PUB) department store to buy a new wardrobe for a journey. They visit different departments, where the future Greta Garbo (Gustafson at the time) is one the models showing outfits for Mrs Stockholm.

Get-Rich-Quick Edgar

4. Get-Rich-Quick Edgar 1920

Dir: Mason N. Litson

How Not to Dress scene — Scene from How Not to Dress

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of How Not to Dress perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

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.

New Ralgia

5. New Ralgia 1920

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.

Don't Weaken!

6. Don't Weaken! 1920

Dir: Malcolm St. Clair

Get-Rich-Quick Edgar scene — Scene from Get-Rich-Quick Edgar

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Get-Rich-Quick Edgar perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A dancing instructor gets involved with a newly rich family.

The Land of Opportunity

7. The Land of Opportunity 1920

Dir: Ralph Ince

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

On Strike

8. On Strike 1920

Dir: Bud Fisher

New Ralgia scene — Scene from New Ralgia

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of New Ralgia perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Mutt and Jeff go on strike and make their own film.

Nude Woman by Waterfall

9. Nude Woman by Waterfall 1920

Dir: Claude Friese-Greene

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Striking Models

10. Striking Models 1920

Dir: Reggie Morris

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Cinematic Comparison Matrix

Analysis relative to Going Places with Lowell Thomas, #22

Film Title	Atmosphere	Complexity	Similarity
'A mala nova	Surreal	Layered	92% Match
Cinderella Cinders	Tense	Dense	96% Match
How Not to Dress	Gothic	Abstract	96% Match
Get-Rich-Quick Edgar	Tense	Abstract	95% Match
New Ralgia	Ethereal	High	85% Match

* This matrix is generated based on structural DNA and genre proximity to the 1936 classic Going Places with Lowell Thomas, #22.

This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Charles E. Ford's archive. Last updated: 6/28/2026.

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