A bride of eight weeks and her husband prepare to celebrate. The groom's two roughneck brothers are on the scene and then the girl's mother arrives, bringing a parrot.


Is Cold Turkey (1925) worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with a significant caveat. This silent era farce offers a fascinating glimpse into the foundations of American comedy, yet it demands a certain appreciation for its specific brand of humor, one rooted firmly in the physical and the absurd. It is unequiv...

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

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"Is Cold Turkey (1925) worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with a significant caveat. This silent era farce offers a fascinating glimpse into the foundations of American comedy, yet it demands a certain appreciation for its specific brand of humor, one rooted firmly in the physical and the absurd. It is unequivocally for fans of early cinema, slapstick aficionados, and those curious about the formative years of talents like Frank Capra and Mack Sennett. It is emphatically not for viewers..."
Frank Capra, Jefferson Moffitt, Al Giebler, Mack Sennett, Felix Adler
United States

