Joe Forziati (Bancroft), an Italian immigrant who has battled his way to success as a New York building contractor, decides to embark on a social career..


Is it worth your time? If you like watching a big, burly man try to act like he knows which fork to use while failing miserably, then yes. It is worth a watch today just to see George Bancroft’s face when he’s trying to be polite. 🤨 People who love early talkies with that specific 'recorded in a tin can' sound will ha...

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Rowland V. Lee

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"Is it worth your time? If you like watching a big, burly man try to act like he knows which fork to use while failing miserably, then yes. It is worth a watch today just to see George Bancroft’s face when he’s trying to be polite. 🤨 People who love early talkies with that specific 'recorded in a tin can' sound will have a blast. If you hate slow scenes where people just stand around and talk about social status, you're gonna hate this one. Joe Forziati is a guy who built half of New York with h..."
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