
Yvette, a famous dancer, arranges that Niniche, a pretty hotel dish washer, shall impersonate her in order to mislead a detective employed by the uncle of her fiancee, Ferdinand. Supposing Niniche to be Yvette, Clifton falls in love with her, but is horrified to discover-- despite her protests that she has never kissed another in all--that she has, as he believes, a child by a former marriage.


Is Niniche (1925) worth watching today? Short answer: yes, absolutely, especially if you appreciate the intricate mechanics of early silent comedy and the raw, unpolished charm of a bygone era. This film is a delightful discovery for silent film enthusiasts, cinephiles interested in the evolution of comedic storytellin...


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"Is Niniche (1925) worth watching today? Short answer: yes, absolutely, especially if you appreciate the intricate mechanics of early silent comedy and the raw, unpolished charm of a bygone era. This film is a delightful discovery for silent film enthusiasts, cinephiles interested in the evolution of comedic storytelling, and those seeking a heartwarming, if somewhat simplistic, romance. It is decidedly not for viewers who demand fast-paced modern narratives, complex psychological depth, or dialo..."

Livio Pavanelli
Robert Liebmann, Franz Rauch
Germany

