Two stockbrokers find themselves broke and hatch a plan to con the wife of a financier..
Felix Adler, Al Giebler, Jefferson Moffitt
United States
Is 'Skinners in Silk' worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This silent-era comedy-drama, a relic from 1928, offers a fascinating, if sometimes frustrating, glimpse into the nascent art of cinematic storytelling and early Hollywood's often-surprising take on moral ambiguity. It's a film...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Del Lord
Reggie Morris
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"Is 'Skinners in Silk' worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This silent-era comedy-drama, a relic from 1928, offers a fascinating, if sometimes frustrating, glimpse into the nascent art of cinematic storytelling and early Hollywood's often-surprising take on moral ambiguity. It's a film for cinephiles, historians, and those with a genuine appreciation for the period's unique charm and the inherent challenges of visual-only narrative.However, it is decidedly not f..."
