Recommendations
Senior Film Conservator

For those who were mesmerized by The Decorator, a true Short masterpiece from 1920, its influence on Short cinema remains a vital reference point for fans today. This list serves as a bridge to other Short experiences that are just as potent.
The legacy of The Decorator is built upon its ability to blend thematic complexity with stunning visual execution.
Jimmy is an interior decorator at an artists house, and immediately causes damage to any art not nailed down.
Based on the unique stylistic flair of The Decorator, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of Short cinema:
Dir: Jess Robbins
Jimmy accidentally enters the underworld resort through a coal chute and meets over a hundred chorus girls.
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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.
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: 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: 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: Edgar Jones
A mail-order bride arrives at a Maine lumber camp but doesn't like her prospective husband.
Dir: Malcolm St. Clair
A dancing instructor gets involved with a newly rich family.
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Dir: Henry Edwards
A millionaire bets £25,000 that he can earn his own living for six months.
Dir: Vernon Stallings
Krazy Kat is held in jail and Ignatz finally bails him out after encountering "guilt".
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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.
View DetailsAnalysis relative to The Decorator
| Film Title | Atmosphere | Complexity | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trouble Hunter | Gothic | High | 96% Match |
| Kids Is Kids | Tense | Layered | 94% Match |
| Lunatics in Politics | Ethereal | Dense | 97% Match |
| New Ralgia | Ethereal | High | 85% Match |
| A Fitting Gift | Surreal | Layered | 96% Match |
This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Jess Robbins's archive. Last updated: 8/16/2026.
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