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The artistic legacy of Alfred E. Green was forever changed by Is Zat So?, the thematic layers of this 1927 classic invite a wider exploration of the genre. This list serves as a bridge to other Comedy experiences that are just as potent.
The vintage appeal of Is Zat So? to reinvent the tropes of Comedy cinema for a global audience.
Two brothers , a boxer and his manager, are hired by a wealthy man to teach him how to fight. The wealthy man is dealing with a larcenous brother-in-law, who is seeking to control his and his sister's inheritance.
Based on the unique unique vision of Is Zat So?, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of Comedy cinema:
Dir: Alfred E. Green
Most of the scenes are laid in a parrot-and-monkey country in South America, a land where "it is always after dinner." The Llano Kid, a Texas bad man, flees there from justice. The consul persuades him to play the long-lost son of a Castilian family, and tattoos a coat of arms on the back of the Kid's hand to make the deception complete. The Kid is taken into the household, trusted and loved by the gladdened mother. For the first time he has a home. The romance develops. And when the time comes to rob and flee he has too much manhood to break the loving mother's heart. The surprise comes when it is revealed that the man the Kid killed in Texas was the real son.
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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.
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.
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.
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Dir: Vernon Stallings
Krazy Kat is held in jail and Ignatz finally bails him out after encountering "guilt".
Dir: Henry Edwards
A millionaire bets £25,000 that he can earn his own living for six months.
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Dir: Malcolm St. Clair
A dancing instructor gets involved with a newly rich family.
View DetailsAnalysis relative to Is Zat So?
| Film Title | Atmosphere | Complexity | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Double-Dyed Deceiver | Tense | Dense | 88% Match |
| A Fitting Gift | Surreal | Layered | 96% Match |
| Little Lost Sister | Tense | High | 96% Match |
| New Ralgia | Ethereal | High | 85% Match |
| On Strike | Gothic | Linear | 92% Match |
This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Alfred E. Green's archive. Last updated: 6/20/2026.
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