Jerry flirts with a young miss whose parents are fighting for her custody in a divorce court. Jerry settles the argument by inviting the lady out for a ride in his speed bus with dog power.


Is Napoleon, Jr., a relic from the silent era, still worth your precious viewing time today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that speak more to its historical curiosity than its enduring cinematic brilliance. This early 20th-century adventure-comedy is a peculiar snapshot of filmmaking, offering glimpse...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Mark Sandrich

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"Is Napoleon, Jr., a relic from the silent era, still worth your precious viewing time today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that speak more to its historical curiosity than its enduring cinematic brilliance. This early 20th-century adventure-comedy is a peculiar snapshot of filmmaking, offering glimpses into the nascent forms of storytelling and the burgeoning appeal of child and animal stars. It's a film for those with a deep appreciation for silent cinema, film historians, or ..."

Jerry Madden
Eddie Moran, Edward Marshall
United States

