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The Cradle Snatchers

1927 · Howard Hawks

His Royal Slyness

1920 · Hal Roach

1927

Year

1920

United States

Country

United States

6.2

IMDb

6.3

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Cult Score

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Comedy

Genres

Short, Comedy

Howard Hawks

Director

Hal Roach

Sarah Y. Mason, Norma Mitchell, Russell G. Medcraft

Writers

H.M. Walker

Sammy Cohen, Joseph Striker, Sally Phipps, William B. Davidson

Main Cast

Gaylord Lloyd, John M. O'Brien, Bobbie West, Bob O'Connor

The Cradle Snatchers Synopsis

Three unhappy middle-aged homemakers teach their adulterous husbands a lesson by starting affairs with college-aged lads during the Jazz Age. From a 1925 hit stage play by Russell G. Medcraft and Norma Mitchell.

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

"His Royal Slyness" is currently leading in ratings, making it a stronger choice for newcomers to the genre.

Suggested Watch:

The Cradle Snatchers

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Comedy