'Mad Hour' is a tough one to recommend broadly today. If you’re a devout silent film enthusiast, particularly those with a soft spot for the snappy, slightly melodramatic flapper stories that crowded the screens in the late 20s, then sure, give it a look. It offers a curious glimpse into that specific moment. But if yo...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Joseph Boyle
William Parke
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"'Mad Hour' is a tough one to recommend broadly today. If you’re a devout silent film enthusiast, particularly those with a soft spot for the snappy, slightly melodramatic flapper stories that crowded the screens in the late 20s, then sure, give it a look. It offers a curious glimpse into that specific moment. But if you’re just looking for a casual movie night or something with modern pacing, you will probably bounce off this hard. Anyone expecting the more polished, later silents or early talki..."
Elinor Glyn, Thomas J. Geraghty, Casey Robinson
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