DbcultAccessing Vault...
Recommendations
Archivist John
Senior Editor
Looking back at the 1928 milestone that is Homesick, the cinematic shorthand used by Henry Lehrman is both ancient and revolutionary. Dive into this collection and find the spiritual successors to Henry Lehrman's vision.
As Henry Lehrman's most celebrated work, it defines to articulate the unspoken anxieties of United States's 1928 era.
Based on the unique cinematic excellence of Homesick, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of Comedy cinema:
Dir: Frank Moser
The simple story is about two siblings, little brother Bud and big sister Susie. After they've been reading "Huckleberry Finn" they dream of adventures on the Mississippi River.
View Details
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.
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.
View Details
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.
Dir: Hal Roach
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.
View Details
Dir: Henry Lehrman
A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.
Dir: Malcolm St. Clair
A dancing instructor gets involved with a newly rich family.
View Details
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.
Analysis relative to Homesick
| Film Title | Atmosphere | Complexity | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down the Mississippi | Gritty | Linear | 92% Match |
| A Fitting Gift | Surreal | Layered | 96% Match |
| Get-Rich-Quick Edgar | Tense | Abstract | 95% Match |
| New Ralgia | Ethereal | High | 85% Match |
| His Royal Slyness | Gothic | Layered | 92% Match |
This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Henry Lehrman's archive. Last updated: 5/13/2026.
Back to Homesick Details →