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Delving into the atmospheric depths of Todd of the Times reveals a master at work, the artistic provocations of Todd of the Times demand a follow-up of equal intensity. These hand-selected movies are designed to satiate your craving for cult quality.
The enduring power of Todd of the Times lies in to transcend the limitations of its 1919 budget and technology.
Although he is known for having the "keenest nose for news" on the Springfield Evening Times , city editor Theobald Todd lacks the assertiveness to realize his dream of becoming the managing editor when the position opens. Married to a domineering former widow who runs a boardinghouse and dotes on her overgrown, lazy son Roy, Todd is henpecked into getting Roy a job on the paper. After the owner puts Todd in charge when he goes away for a few days, Todd and his star reporter, although hampered by Roy's interference, expose a gambling ring whose members operate under the guise of stock brokers, in defiance of the newly-passed anti-betting law, led by the town's self-appointed head of an anti vice crusade. The paper's "extra" receives the commendation of the returning owner, who gives Todd the managing editor position. At home, Todd smashes the parlor furniture and proves he is "managing editor of his own establishment," thus ending his wife's reign of terror.
The influence of Eliot Howe in Todd of the Times can be felt in the way modern cult films handle cult status. From the specific lighting choices to the pacing, this 1919 release set a high bar for atmospheric immersion.
Based on the unique cult status of Todd of the Times, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of cult cinema:
Dir: Eliot Howe
Spencer Wellington, a wealthy young man, who is threatened with paresis, will not take his physician's warning, and marries Grace Valient. Dr. Rand loves the same woman, but his professional honor will not permit him to tell her the secret about her husband. A child is born, a hopeless defective that dies almost immediately. The mother loses her mind for a time, and another child is substituted for the dead baby. In the meantime the husband keeps getting worse. Realizing that he cannot hold off the moment of his mental breakdown much longer, Wellington starts in on a fast round of debauchery. He keeps a number of dancing girls in a secret retreat on his estate, and one night falls dead in tin- middle of a wild carouse. Indications point to the union of Doctor Rand and the widow.
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Dir: Eliot Howe
Tommy and Nick, independent ranchers who have joined with Emerson Mead in fighting Col. Whittaker's corrupt Fillmore Cattle Company, vow to stay by their friend when he is accused of murdering Will Whittaker, the colonel's missing son. To escape arrest, Emerson leaves town but returns upon learning that the woman he loves, Marguerite Delarue, is engaged to Albert Wellesley. Emerson is arrested immediately, but on the day of his trial, Marguerite's baby brother Paul is reported missing. When Tommy and Nick offer themselves to the sheriff as hostages, the judge allows Emerson to search for the child. After locating the boy, Emerson discovers that young Whittaker is not dead but only hiding from his father to conceal his secret marriage to Amanda Garcia. His name cleared, Emerson returns as a hero in the eyes of the townspeople, which deeply impresses the grateful Marguerite.
View DetailsAnalysis relative to Todd of the Times
| Film Title | Atmosphere | Complexity | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Blood | Gritty | Dense | 93% Match |
| With Hoops of Steel | Ethereal | Abstract | 90% Match |
This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Eliot Howe's archive. Last updated: 5/19/2026.
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