Johnny Ginsberg (George Jessel) is a tailor's assistant whose ambition is to become a successful conjurer/magician. He joins a carnival and fails but not before apprehending a gang of jewel thieves and gaining the love of Mary (Audrey Ferris), the girl he adores.
Is Ginsberg the Great worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a certain appreciation for the silent era's unique rhythms and storytelling conventions. This 1928 feature offers a glimpse into a foundational period of American cinema, serving as both a charming, if slight, comedy...
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Byron Haskin
Maurice Elvey
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"Is Ginsberg the Great worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a certain appreciation for the silent era's unique rhythms and storytelling conventions. This 1928 feature offers a glimpse into a foundational period of American cinema, serving as both a charming, if slight, comedy and a fascinating artifact for those interested in the evolution of narrative film. This film is unequivocally for silent film enthusiasts, history buffs, and those curious about ..."
Theodore Lorch
Anthony Coldeway
United States
1936 · IMDb 6.3
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