In order to secure a lucrative contract, a businessman hires a woman to pose as his wife at a business dinner when his own wife can't make it. Unfortunately, the woman he hires is the wife of an insanely jealous prizefighter.
Is Poker Faces worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This 1926 silent comedy offers a fascinating glimpse into the era's popular entertainment and comedic stylings, making it a compelling watch for silent cinema aficionados and film historians, yet its specific brand of farce and occasi...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Harry A. Pollard
Harry A. Pollard
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"Is Poker Faces worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This 1926 silent comedy offers a fascinating glimpse into the era's popular entertainment and comedic stylings, making it a compelling watch for silent cinema aficionados and film historians, yet its specific brand of farce and occasionally broad humor may prove a challenging hand for those unaccustomed to the genre or seeking contemporary comedic sensibilities.This film works because of its..."
Laura La Plante
Walter Anthony, Edgar Franklin, Melville W. Brown
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