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The evocative power of Good and Naughty (1926) continues to haunt audiences with its artistic bravery, its status as a United States icon makes it a perfect starting point for discovery. The following gems are essential viewing for anyone captivated by Good and Naughty.
The visceral impact of Good and Naughty (1926) stems from to serve as a cornerstone for Comedy enthusiasts worldwide.
Germaine Morris, considered an ugly duckling, is in love with her employer, Gerald Gray, an interior decorator who caters to the smart set, and is concerned over his affair with Claire Fenton, the wife of a wealthy broker. When Claire invites Gerald on a yachting trip to Florida, his friend Bunny West invites showgirl Chouchou Rouselle to pose as Gerald's fiancée, but Germaine determines to substitute her own womanly beauty. In Florida she wins the attentions of all the men, causing a quarrel between Claire and Gerald; and Fenton hopes to obtain a correspondent as grounds for divorce. When Germaine, in her negligee, delivers a pipe to Gerald's room, he proposes; Fenton suggests that he take Germaine, leaving Claire and Gerald to go their way; but Smith, the showgirl's admirer, tries to claim her and is beaten by Gerald, who effects a reconciliation between the Fentons and claims the girl he loves.
Critics widely regard Good and Naughty as a cult-favorite piece of Comedy cinema. Its artistic bravery is frequently cited as its strongest asset, solidifying its place in United States's film legacy.
Based on the unique artistic bravery of Good and Naughty, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of Comedy cinema:
Dir: Vernon Stallings
Krazy Kat is held in jail and Ignatz finally bails him out after encountering "guilt".
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Dir: Jerome Storm
Ne'er-do-well Homer Cavender ventures to the city from Mainsville in an effort to find fame and fortune. Both elude him, and after clerking for two years, Homer returns home for a vacation. Impressed by his flashy clothes, the townspeople assume that Homer has achieved success. Attempting to win Rachel Prouty from his rival, Arthur Machim, Homer continues the deception by announcing that his employer, Kort and Bailly, has dispatched him to enroll stockholders for a proposed new plant to be built in Mainsville. Machim discovers the sham and denounces Homer as a crook. Meanwhile, Homer returns to New York, convinces his employers of the merits of his plan and comes home triumphant, with a proposal for both the new plant and for Rachel's hand in marriage.
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Dir: Charley Chase
A young married couple volunteer to take charge of several orphans after the asylum has burned down. Of course they find their hands full with their troublesome charges.
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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: 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: Malcolm St. Clair
A dancing instructor gets involved with a newly rich family.
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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.
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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: J. Gordon Edwards
William Farnum is Drag Harlan, a tough cowboy vigilante. After learning about a gold mine from a dying man, he seeks his daughter (Jackie Saunders) as well as the gold. He falls in love with her, but the same gang that shot the old man is after the gold.
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Dir: Jacques Jaccard
Douglas MacLeod of the Royal North West Mounted Police is in love with Suzanne Foucharde, who has adopted an abandoned Indian baby, the illegitimate child of Louis La Rocque and Na Fa Kowa. When La Rocque insinuates that the baby is Suzanne's, her brother Henry defends his sister's honor and kills the villain. In spite of his love for Suzanne, it is Douglas' duty to arrest Henry. He does so, but later allows him to escape, taking the bullet himself that was fired after Henry by Constable Burke. Meanwhile, the dead body of Na Fa Kowa is found, accompanied by a note proving that the Indian was the baby's mother. In the spring, when Douglas recovers from his wounds, he and Suzanne are married.
View DetailsAnalysis relative to Good and Naughty
| Film Title | Atmosphere | Complexity | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Cheese Robbery | Surreal | Linear | 87% Match |
| Homer Comes Home | Ethereal | Linear | 93% Match |
| Kids Is Kids | Tense | Layered | 94% Match |
| The Deadlier Sex | Gothic | Layered | 97% Match |
| Lunatics in Politics | Ethereal | Dense | 97% Match |
This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Malcolm St. Clair's archive. Last updated: 6/14/2026.
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