Arthur buys a suit on the installment plan after spending his cash to buy a toy balloon from a pretty girl. He ties the balloon to the suit and they go sailing away and are found in a store that has been robbed and Arthur is accused.


Is 'His New Suit' worth your time today? Short answer: Yes, but only if you appreciate the frantic, slightly cruel social hierarchies of 1920s slapstick.This film is specifically for those who enjoy character-driven physical comedy where the protagonist is his own worst enemy. It is absolutely not for viewers who deman...

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

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"Is 'His New Suit' worth your time today? Short answer: Yes, but only if you appreciate the frantic, slightly cruel social hierarchies of 1920s slapstick.This film is specifically for those who enjoy character-driven physical comedy where the protagonist is his own worst enemy. It is absolutely not for viewers who demand tight plot logic or a protagonist who wins in the end.The Verdict at a Glance1) This film works because Arthur Lake’s physical vulnerability makes the absurd balloon-flight seque..."
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