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Das Kabinett des Dr. Larifari

1930 · Robert Wohlmuth

His Royal Slyness

1920 · Hal Roach

1930

Year

1920

Germany

Country

United States

6.3

IMDb

6.3

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Cult Score

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Comedy

Genres

Short, Comedy

Robert Wohlmuth

Director

Hal Roach

Max Hansen, Paul Morgan

Writers

H.M. Walker

Willy Prager, Ida Krill, Wolfgang von Schwindt, Gerhard Dammann

Main Cast

Ruth Feldman, Roy Brooks, John M. O'Brien, Max Hamburger

Das Kabinett des Dr. Larifari Synopsis

Friends Max, Paul and Carl, though totally broke, establish a film production company and proceed to make a talkie picture, experiment with ideas and settle on a family picture, with chaotic but funny results.

His Royal Slyness Synopsis

An American book salesman (Lloyd) is persuaded to go to the kingdom of Thermosa to impersonate the Prince. He is greeted by a peasants' revolt before the real prince shows up to claim his throne and princess. The revolution succeeds, and the American is elected president of the new republic.

Verdict & Recommendation

"Das Kabinett des Dr. Larifari" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "His Royal Slyness" offers its own unique cult appeal.

Suggested Watch:

Das Kabinett des Dr. Larifari

Both films share

Comedy