Moral: A Silent Film That Still Knows How to Roast Hypocrites
"Moral," this little silent film from way back, is one of those unexpected watches. If you're someone who usually skips anything without dialogue, you'll probably find it a slog. But if you have even a passing interest in early cinema, or just a soft spot for social satire that hasn't aged too badly, it's actually got ...
Moral" follows a stage performer whose act is deemed scandalous by the self-righteous morality committee of Emilsberg. Rather than accept their condemnation, she ingeniously turns the tables, secretly filming the committee members during their private visit to her home, exposing their hypocrisy and true characters to the very public they claim to protect. It's a clever silent satire on public morality and hidden vices.
Synopsis
Story of the entertainer who humiliates the Emilsberg morality committee who condemn her show, by filming them when they call on her in private.
Review Excerpt
""Moral," this little silent film from way back, is one of those unexpected watches. If you're someone who usually skips anything without dialogue, you'll probably find it a slog. But if you have even a passing interest in early cinema, or just a soft spot for social satire that hasn't aged too badly, it's actually got some genuine laughs and a surprising bite. It's definitely not for everyone, but for a certain kind of film enthusiast, it's absolutely worth digging up.
The premise is simple enou..."
