A cross-dressing farce, adapted from "Madame Lucy" by Jean Arlette, in which to help a friend in a lawsuit, Jack Mitchell disguises himself as the mysterious "Madame Brown," a missing witness important to the case of the plaintiff. He attracts the romantic attention of two old roués and one hot Broadway showgirl.

body { background-color: #000; color: #fff; }The silent era of cinema was renowned for its penchant for farce and comedic misadventures, and Madame Behave stands as a testament to this tradition. This 1925 film, directed by F. McGrew Willis and adapted from Jean Arlette's Madame Lucy, presents a riotous tale of mistake...

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"body { background-color: #000; color: #fff; }The silent era of cinema was renowned for its penchant for farce and comedic misadventures, and Madame Behave stands as a testament to this tradition. This 1925 film, directed by F. McGrew Willis and adapted from Jean Arlette's Madame Lucy, presents a riotous tale of mistaken identities, cross-dressing, and the societal fluidity of the time.At the heart of this cinematic confection lies Jack Mitchell, a well-meaning but hapless chap played by Jack Duf..."
F. McGrew Willis, Jean Arlette
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