A farce about three unnamed bad guys trying to steal $25K that a dying father left behind for his son. Opens with sailor Bill giving son, pet monkey and the lock box of money to a lawyer.
“Marked Money,” a 1925 silent farce, is a peculiar artifact more than a universally engaging experience for today’s casual viewer. For dedicated silent film enthusiasts, particularly those with a soft spot for broad physical comedy and the distinct rhythm of 1920s slapstick, it might be worth a look as a curious exampl...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Spencer Gordon Bennet
William Parke
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"“Marked Money,” a 1925 silent farce, is a peculiar artifact more than a universally engaging experience for today’s casual viewer. For dedicated silent film enthusiasts, particularly those with a soft spot for broad physical comedy and the distinct rhythm of 1920s slapstick, it might be worth a look as a curious example of the era’s comedic output. However, anyone expecting the sophisticated narrative or character work of later comedies, or simply a fast-paced modern viewing experience, will lik..."
George Dromgold, Howard J. Green, John W. Krafft, Sanford Hewitt
United States
