
Cynthia Martin (May McAvoy) in order to get around the insistence of her father (Rudolph Anders) that her two younger sisters Helen (Audrey Ferris) and Grace (Sally Elers) can not marry until she does invents a husband for herself called Major Smith, The fictitious husband Major John Smith (Conrad Nagel) materializes bringing with him chaos and confusion..

Is 1927's Slightly Used worth dusting off today? Short answer: absolutely, if you appreciate the delightful intricacies of early romantic comedies and don't mind a slower, more theatrical pacing. This film is a treat for silent film enthusiasts, cinephiles interested in the evolution of comedic storytelling, and those ...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"Is 1927's Slightly Used worth dusting off today? Short answer: absolutely, if you appreciate the delightful intricacies of early romantic comedies and don't mind a slower, more theatrical pacing. This film is a treat for silent film enthusiasts, cinephiles interested in the evolution of comedic storytelling, and those who enjoy lighthearted farces that hinge on mistaken identity. However, if you're seeking fast-paced modern humor, complex character studies, or special effects, this isn't the jou..."
Darryl F. Zanuck, Jack Jarmuth, C. Graham Baker, A.E.W. Mason
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