Monty, a trusted bank employee, is about to be married to Helen Wayne, the president's daughter. En route to the wedding he has a flat tire and is accidentally knocked unconscious; his valet, attempting to revive him, gets him hopelessly intoxicated.
If you're scrolling for a quick, easy silent film from 1928, A Perfect Gentleman probably isn't your first stop. This one is really for the dedicated silent comedy fan, or maybe someone curious about Monty Banks, who's definitely trying his best here. If the idea of extended, slightly repetitive physical comedy with a ...
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"If you're scrolling for a quick, easy silent film from 1928, A Perfect Gentleman probably isn't your first stop. This one is really for the dedicated silent comedy fan, or maybe someone curious about Monty Banks, who's definitely trying his best here. If the idea of extended, slightly repetitive physical comedy with a plot that veers wildly sounds like a chore, you'll want to skip this one. The film starts straightforward enough: Monty, a bank guy, is headed to his wedding. Classic setup. Then,..."
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