Wanda's sweetheart is a dentist, but his business is so bad he can't afford to marry her. Anxious to tie the knot, Wanda hires a tough thug to walk up and down the sidewalk and knock down passing citizens with a punch to the jaw.
Edward Ludwig
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Is 'Painless Pain' Worth Watching Today? Is this peculiar silent film, 'Painless Pain,' worth your precious viewing time in the bustling 21st century? The short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a specific kind of cinematic palate. This film is a curious, almost unsettling, artifact of its era, offe...

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"Is 'Painless Pain' Worth Watching Today? Is this peculiar silent film, 'Painless Pain,' worth your precious viewing time in the bustling 21st century? The short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a specific kind of cinematic palate. This film is a curious, almost unsettling, artifact of its era, offering a glimpse into a very different comedic sensibility. It is unequivocally for those who possess a deep appreciation for early cinema, especially silent-era comedies that flirt ..."

