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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: United States
A Deep Dive into the 1921 Vision of Erle C. Kenton
Exploring the Comedy underpinnings of Business Is Business leads us to the stylistic boundaries pushed by Erle C. Kenton during the production. Through a lens of existential fatalism and Comedy tropes, it continues to spark endless debates among critics and cinephiles alike.
In Business Is Business, Erle C. Kenton 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.
While deeply rooted in United States, Business Is Business has achieved a global reach, influencing directors from various backgrounds. Its ability to translate Comedy tropes into a universal cinematic language is why it remains a cult staple decades after its 1921 release.
| Cinematography | High-Contrast |
| Soundtrack | Minimalist |
| Editing | Disjunctive |
| Art Direction | Baroque |
Visualizing the convergence of Erle C. Kenton's style and the core Comedy narrative.
Concerning the efforts of an enterprising man to sell a cottage. The cottage is on wheels and he moves it from place to place, picking desirable locations, receives his deposit money and then hooks on his Ford and drives off.
Decades after its release, Business Is Business remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Erle C. Kenton's status as a master of the craft in United States and beyond.