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Since its 1933 debut, That Goes Double has maintained a artistic bravery status, the legacy of That Goes Double is a beacon for those seeking the unconventional. Our criteria for this list were simple: only the most artistic bravery and relevant titles.
The 1933 landscape was forever altered by the arrival of to sustain a sense of mystery that persists after the credits roll.
At the announcement of the winner of a newspaper's contest, singer Russ Columbo finds he has a double. He hires the double to take his place at personal appearances where he would not be required to sing. Complications develop when Columbo is hired for a society party. When his double sees a picture of the woman who will be hosting the party, he goes in Columbo's place.
Critics widely regard That Goes Double as a cult-favorite piece of Short 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 That Goes Double, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of Short cinema:
Dir: Joseph Henabery
In order to find out who's behind a cattle rustling operation that's hurting ranchers, a detective for the Cattleman's Protective Association pretends to be a tenderfoot from back east who's just arrived in the area and doesn't know how to ride, rope or shoot.
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Dir: Reggie Morris
A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.
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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: Malcolm St. Clair
A dancing instructor gets involved with a newly rich family.
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Dir: Joseph Henabery
An attractive young woman thrusts an attorney into wild adventures.
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Dir: Joseph Henabery
Mountaineer Pap Clayton has promised his daughter Sairy Ann (Dorothy Gish) to his cousin Jed Martin, but Sairy Ann loves Dr. Richard Cavanagh (Sam DeGrasse), the son of Judge Lee Cavanagh. In the midst of a feud between the Claytons and the Jacksons, a jealous Jed sets out to kill Richard. Jed shoots a deputy who gets in his way and is taken before Judge Cavanagh, whom the Claytons have threatened to kill if Jed is convicted. The Claytons are true to their word when Cavanagh finds him guilty, and Richard immediately vows to kill Jed, who has escaped. Sairy Ann, however, reminds Richard that he has railed against family feuding and has said that only the law can take a life. A sobered Richard captures Jed and hands him over to authorities; then, after he has forgiven the Claytons, he and Sairy Ann become engaged.
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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: Joseph Henabery
Whenever The Young Fellow is troubled or undecided, The Hunch, a miniature version of The Young Fellow, perches on his shoulder offering common-sense advice and encouragement. Consequently, when The Young Fellow, recently hired as a cub reporter for The New York Herald , is assigned to interview a noted financier who earlier refused to admit a star reporter, he screws up his courage, scales the millionaire's wall and forces the interview from him at the point of a gun. The editor, much impressed, then asks the young man to unearth the facts concerning a scheme to defraud a group of minor stockholders in the town of Melford. Unless certain papers in the possession of an old bachelor are delivered to a board meeting, the villainous financier will win complete control of a local company, and the stockholders will lose their investments. With the aid of his Hunch, the aging bachelor's attractive secretary and The Young Fellow's spinster landlady, the determined reporter thwarts the millionaire and his gang of thugs, delivers the papers on time and obtains a sensational story. In the process, he captures the secretary's heart, while the spinster wins the kindly bachelor.
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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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Analysis relative to That Goes Double
| Film Title | Atmosphere | Complexity | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Man from Painted Post | Ethereal | Linear | 96% Match |
| Striking Models | Tense | High | 96% Match |
| A Fitting Gift | Surreal | Layered | 96% Match |
| Don't Weaken! | Tense | Dense | 89% Match |
| The Life of the Party | Tense | Dense | 89% Match |
This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Joseph Henabery's archive. Last updated: 8/16/2026.
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