Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator

Director's Spotlight: United States
A Deep Dive into the 1921 Vision of Charles Horan
In the storied career of Charles Horan, You Find It Everywhere stands as a the atmospheric immersion that Charles Horan achieves throughout You Find It Everywhere. Reflecting the political and social shifts of the 1921s, it reinforces the idea that cinema is a medium of infinite possibilities.
In You Find It Everywhere, Charles Horan pushes the boundaries of conventional narrative. The film's unique approach to its subject matter has sparked endless debates and interpretations among cinephiles and critics alike.
To fully appreciate You Find It Everywhere, one must consider the cinematic climate of 1921. During this period, United States was undergoing significant artistic shifts, and Charles Horan was at the forefront of this Comedy movement, often challenging established norms.
| Cinematography | Noir-Inspired |
| Soundtrack | Experimental |
| Editing | Elliptical |
| Art Direction | Expressionist |
Visualizing the convergence of Charles Horan's style and the core Comedy narrative.
Andrew Gibson inherits problems when his father dies and leaves shares of his piano manufacturing business to his workmen. To add to his troubles, Andrew's girl, Nora Gorodna, is being pursued by José Ferra, one of the workmen; and Lila Normand, a society girl, tricks Andrew into proposing. José finds out about the proposal and informs Nora. Andrew tries to solve the factory difficulties by turning the plant over to the workmen. No longer having a job, Andrew is rejected by Lila, and Nora has accepted José. Andrew goes to the Maine woods for a rest, while José hires thugs and begins to destroy the factory. Andrew returns in time to head off José's plans and to convince Nora he loves her. She willingly forsakes José.
Decades after its release, You Find It Everywhere remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Charles Horan's status as a master of the craft in United States and beyond.