
An aggressive young lady seduces the uncle of a factory owner who pretends to be the owner and later pretends to be a thief the police are seeking..

Is this 1927 silent relic still capable of eliciting a laugh in the age of high-definition digital comedy? Short answer: Yes, but only if you surrender to its frantic, illogical rhythm and the sheer magnetic force of its lead performers. This film is for enthusiasts of physical comedy who want to see the roots of the ...

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Svatopluk Innemann

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"Is this 1927 silent relic still capable of eliciting a laugh in the age of high-definition digital comedy? Short answer: Yes, but only if you surrender to its frantic, illogical rhythm and the sheer magnetic force of its lead performers. This film is for enthusiasts of physical comedy who want to see the roots of the genre and for those interested in the historical evolution of European cinema. It is not for viewers who require a tight, logical plot or high-stakes emotional realism. Direct Ans..."
Rudolf Stahl
Josef Skruzný, Elmar Klos
Slovakia


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