Recommendations
Senior Film Conservator

The evocative power of Par habitude (1932) continues to haunt audiences with its artistic bravery, the artistic provocations of Par habitude demand a follow-up of equal intensity. Explore the following titles to broaden your appreciation for Short excellence.
The visceral impact of Par habitude (1932) stems from to transcend the limitations of its 1932 budget and technology.
Valentin Bourgeasse is an inveterate drunk. He takes the matter so far that one day he is evicted from his apartment. A few evenings later evening, as he has drunk too much (what else?), he forgets that he doesn't live there anymore so imagine his surprise when he finds a lady in "his" bed.
The influence of Maurice Cammage in Par habitude can be felt in the way modern Short films handle artistic bravery. From the specific lighting choices to the pacing, this 1932 release set a high bar for atmospheric immersion.
Based on the unique artistic bravery of Par habitude, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of Short cinema:
Dir: Claude Friese-Greene
A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.
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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: Reggie Morris
A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.
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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: 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: Alfred J. Goulding
Two tramps wrest a pistol from a hold up man, then try to pull a stick up of their own, unfortunately for them, a cop appears and takes the money back and then chases them through a park with a lake. One steals canoe and the chase continues when a mob of cops go after him in more boats.
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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: 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: 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 DetailsAnalysis relative to Par habitude
| Film Title | Atmosphere | Complexity | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail of the Rails | Tense | Layered | 96% Match |
| Nude Woman by Waterfall | Gothic | High | 90% Match |
| New Ralgia | Ethereal | High | 85% Match |
| Striking Models | Tense | High | 96% Match |
| Lunatics in Politics | Ethereal | Dense | 97% Match |
This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Maurice Cammage's archive. Last updated: 6/27/2026.
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