Charles King and his wife are worried about a rash of burglaries in their neighborhood, but a homemade alarm is useless when Al St.John the burglar comes around.
Is 'His Taking Ways' worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This early silent comedy is a delightful, if slight, diversion for enthusiasts of the era and those curious about the roots of physical humor, though it will likely test the patience of mainstream viewers accustomed to modern na...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Is 'His Taking Ways' worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This early silent comedy is a delightful, if slight, diversion for enthusiasts of the era and those curious about the roots of physical humor, though it will likely test the patience of mainstream viewers accustomed to modern narrative pacing. It’s a film that embodies the raw, unpolished energy of early cinema, a snapshot of a time when the camera was still finding its rhythm and comedic beats were often..."
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