Daphne Carrol, once a "plain Jane," returns from Paris a "polished" flapper, and finding that her love for Custis Lee, her sister's brother-in-law, is not reciprocated, sets out to win him. His brother, Jack Lee, managing editor of the local newspaper, orders a conspicuous report of Daphne's return, but through an error her picture appears over a news item citing the escape from an insane asylum of Sally Long, bent on revenge on her husband.

Is 'Shameful Behavior?' worth a watch in the modern era? Short answer: Yes, but only if you have a high tolerance for the manic, logic-defying energy of silent-era social satires. It is a film that thrives on a premise so absurd it would be laughed out of a modern writer's room, yet it possesses a kinetic charm that is...

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"Is 'Shameful Behavior?' worth a watch in the modern era? Short answer: Yes, but only if you have a high tolerance for the manic, logic-defying energy of silent-era social satires. It is a film that thrives on a premise so absurd it would be laughed out of a modern writer's room, yet it possesses a kinetic charm that is hard to ignore.This film is for the dedicated cinephile who enjoys seeing the early blueprints of the 'manic pixie dream girl' trope. It is NOT for those who demand grounded reali..."

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