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Looking back at the 1926 milestone that is Time Flies, the specific stylistic flair of this work is a gateway to a broader Short world. Our archive is rich with titles that mirror the stylistic flair of Jess Robbins.
As Jess Robbins's most celebrated work, it defines to create a dialogue between the viewer and the stylistic flair.
Action gets under way with a duel between Colonel Amos Blackwell - the deadliest shot of his day - and Major Wimpett, the latter furnishing the cause for a combat which is to settle an argument as to whether a "full house or five aces" is the better hand. News of the duel is carried to the Colonel's family and to prevent the demise of the Major, the Colonel's son mounts a trusty high wheeled cycle and crashes into the field of battle in time to effect a cessation of hostilities - the bullet having hit the boy's watch when he appeared in the line of battle. Beholden, the Major presents him with his own "Waterbury." Time passes and in the meantime the boy - after bidding his sweetheart good-bye - reaches the cold, cruel city to build his fortune from a capital of ten cents. Hovering around a lunch counter where a customer is drinking a cup of coffee, the lone coin is accidentally dropped in the cup and disappears down the drinker's throat. Disheartened, the boy seeks a country road and meets a repulsed lover who is attempting suicide with a harmless gun. However, the gun suddenly goes off and hits a lamp globe which drops on the boy's head. He is taken to the home of an adventuress who tries to vamp him after linking up the "Waterbury" with a newspaper article which seeks to locate a missing heir to a fortune. The other suitor appears and at this point Lane displays a lot of his tricks in his endeavors to dodge his pursuer. The boy escapes the scheming pair and with his "Waterbury," returns to claim the fortune and his sweetheart.
Time Flies was a significant production in United States, showcasing the immense talent of Wallace Lupino, Lupino Lane, Gwen Lee. It continues to be a top recommendation for anyone studying Short history.
Based on the unique stylistic flair of Time Flies, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of Short cinema:
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Jimmy is having fun in the surf when he is swallowed by a whale, gets into a fight with both a palm tree and an octopus, and saves the day all while the lifeguard is distracted by bathing beauties.
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A millionaire bets £25,000 that he can earn his own living for six months.
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A crime drama in the Gennariello-series. The police detective in Naples that is confronted with modern gangsters and crime events.
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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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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.
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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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A dancing instructor gets involved with a newly rich family.
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A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.
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While walking along the street one day, Arthur P. Hampton, an impoverished young doctor, and his chums, Stub Masters and Johnny Stokes, are persuaded to part with their last remaining funds by tag day solicitor Mary Jane Smith, with whom the doctor promptly falls in love. Doc's friends then hit upon a get-rich-quick scheme. Knowing that his Uncle George has promised a large sum of money upon his nephew's marriage, they persuade Doc to send out fake wedding invitations naming Mary Jane as the blushing bride. Uncle George, elated at the good news, writes to Mary Jane's aunt, Angelica Burns, an old sweetheart, to invite Mary Jane and Angelica to be his guests on an ocean voyage. Meanwhile, Mary Jane pays a visit to the doctor's office and, upon seeing the wedding invitations, becomes so flustered that she trips and sprains her ankle. Doc comes to her rescue and then begs her to pose as his wife. She agrees, but at ship-side, Stub and Johnnie confess all to Uncle George, who flies into a rage until Doc announces that he and Mary Jane have chosen a wedding at sea.
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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 DetailsAnalysis relative to Time Flies
| Film Title | Atmosphere | Complexity | Similarity |
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| His Jonah Day | Gothic | Linear | 92% Match |
| The Amazing Quest of Mr. Ernest Bliss | Gritty | Linear | 86% Match |
| 'A mala nova | Surreal | Layered | 92% Match |
| Kids Is Kids | Tense | Layered | 94% Match |
| The Deadlier Sex | Gothic | Layered | 97% Match |
This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Jess Robbins's archive. Last updated: 5/6/2026.
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