Lois, a stenographer at a luxury hotel, is being pursued by the hotel's house detective and a bellhop. When some valuable jewels are stolen, the bellhop--who has always dreamed of being a detective--sees his chance to both solve the jewel robbery and impress the woman he loves.
Is Detectives Still Worth Your Time? Alright, so if you're looking for a quick, charming silent film, Detectives from 1928 is actually a pretty solid pick. It's not going to blow your mind, but if you enjoy old-school slapstick and a simple, earnest story, you'll probably have a good time. People who need their movies ...
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"Is Detectives Still Worth Your Time? Alright, so if you're looking for a quick, charming silent film, Detectives from 1928 is actually a pretty solid pick. It's not going to blow your mind, but if you enjoy old-school slapstick and a simple, earnest story, you'll probably have a good time. People who need their movies to be super serious or have cutting-edge special effects? Yeah, this one ain't for you. 🤷♀️ The whole thing hinges on this bellhop, played by George K. Arthur. He's got these bi..."
Robert E. Hopkins, Chester M. Franklin, Robert Lord
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