
Two brothers , a boxer and his manager, are hired by a wealthy man to teach him how to fight. The wealthy man is dealing with a larcenous brother-in-law, who is seeking to control his and his sister's inheritance.


Is 'Is Zat So?' a forgotten knockout in the history of silent cinema? Short answer: Yes, but only if you have the patience for the theatrical pacing of the late 1920s.This film is specifically for fans of character-driven silent comedies and those interested in the evolution of the 'buddy film' dynamic. It is definitel...

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

Alfred E. Green

Hal Roach
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"Is 'Is Zat So?' a forgotten knockout in the history of silent cinema? Short answer: Yes, but only if you have the patience for the theatrical pacing of the late 1920s.This film is specifically for fans of character-driven silent comedies and those interested in the evolution of the 'buddy film' dynamic. It is definitely not for viewers who require high-octane action or the visual experimentation found in German Expressionism of the same era.The Quick VerdictThis film works because the chemistry ..."
Richard Taber, James Gleason, Philip Klein
United States

