
A company of barnstormers goes on strike in the middle of a performance and a number of local amateurs are prevailed upon to furnish the show, which they do in more ways than one..

Frank Roland Conklin, Scott Darling
United States

A Roman Scandal: A Glorious Cacophony of Amateur Ambition Stepping into the tumultuous world of early 20th-century cinema, one often encounters narratives that, while perhaps simplistic by today's standards, reveal a fascinating evolution of storytelling and comedic timing. 'A Roman Scandal,' a deligh...

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" A Roman Scandal: A Glorious Cacophony of Amateur Ambition Stepping into the tumultuous world of early 20th-century cinema, one often encounters narratives that, while perhaps simplistic by today's standards, reveal a fascinating evolution of storytelling and comedic timing. 'A Roman Scandal,' a delightful romp from 1919, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and often chaotic charm of silent-era filmmaking. It's a film that, on paper, promises a lighthearted diversion, but in ..."


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