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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: United States
A Deep Dive into the 1921 Vision of Slim Summerville
The brilliance of One Moment, Please (1921) is inseparable from the visionary mind of its creator, Slim Summerville. Serving as a mirror to the anxieties of a changing world, it persists as a haunting reminder of our own cinematic history.
In One Moment, Please, Slim Summerville 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, One Moment, Please 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 | Static |
| Soundtrack | Minimalist |
| Editing | Disjunctive |
| Art Direction | Baroque |
Visualizing the convergence of Slim Summerville's style and the core Comedy narrative.
A young man impersonates a woman in order to be near his sweet-heart. Complications arise when the father of the girl takes a fancy to the shapely "lady" and asks "her" to go in bathing.
Decades after its release, One Moment, Please remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Slim Summerville's status as a master of the craft in United States and beyond.