Abie goes to a swell college and, by accident, makes the football team and in the big game, pulls both boob and clever plays and wins for his school; also winning the college belle..

Is 'A1 Society' worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a particular kind of viewer. This largely forgotten silent-era collegiate comedy is a delightful curiosity for film historians and enthusiasts of early cinema, but it will likely test the patience of those accustomed to mo...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"Is 'A1 Society' worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a particular kind of viewer. This largely forgotten silent-era collegiate comedy is a delightful curiosity for film historians and enthusiasts of early cinema, but it will likely test the patience of those accustomed to modern narrative pacing and sophisticated humor.This film is undeniably for anyone with a deep appreciation for the silent era, who enjoys observing the foundational elements of cine..."
Zion Myers, Sidney Lanfield, J. Walter Ruben
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