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Soldier Man

Name: Soldier Man
Director: Harry Edwards
Released: 1926
Rating: 7.2
Cast: S.D. Wilcox, Muriel Montrose, Andy Clyde, Vernon Dent, Consuelo Dawn

1926Harry EdwardsIMDb: 7.2/10

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After the armistice, one U.S.

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Harry Edwards

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Consuelo Dawn

Frank Whitson

Harry Langdon

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Soldier Man Review: Is This Silent Comedy Still Worth Your Time Today?

Is Soldier Man a forgotten silent triumph worth dusting off today? The short answer is a resounding, if slightly dusty, 'yes.' This film, a curious relic from the post-Great War era, offers a surprisingly sharp, if uneven, comedic experience that still holds genuine laughs for those willing to engage with its unique rh...

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The movie Soldier Man was directed by Harry Edwards.

Soldier Man was released in the year 1926.

Soldier Man has an IMDb rating of 7.2 out of 10.

Soldier Man is a movie from United States.

Soldier Man is categorised as Comedy, Short in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Soldier Man features Yorke Sherwood, Consuelo Dawn, Frank Whitson, Harry Langdon.

The screenplay for Soldier Man was written by Arthur Ripley, Frank Capra, Al Giebler.

If you enjoy Soldier Man, you might also like Kids Is Kids (1920), 'A mala nova (1920), Trail of the Rails (1920), Mary's Ankle (1920).

Yes, Soldier Man (1926) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Comedy and Short qualities.

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Summary

Post-Great War, a U.S. doughboy, S.D. Wilcox, escapes a German prison camp, blissfully unaware of the armistice. His solitary, hunger-addled wanderings lead him into the labyrinthine politics of Bomania, a fictional kingdom gripped by civil strife. Fate, or perhaps sheer coincidence, dictates he bears an uncanny resemblance to the nation's debauched sovereign, King Strudel. With the Prime Minister desperate to secure a peace treaty with a rebellious cousin, and General Von Snootzer plotting to perpetuate the conflict, the stage is set for an elaborate deception. As the Queen, weary of her husband's excesses, nurses her own agenda, the unwitting soldier becomes a pawn in a high-stakes game of mistaken identity, where the fate of a nation hangs on his ability to convincingly play a king he knows nothing about.

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After the armistice, one U.S. soldier remains unaccounted for: he's wandering the fields of Bomania, hungry, thinking the war is still on. (He was in a German prison camp, escaping while his captors celebrated the Great War's end.) Turns out, he's the spitting image of Bomania's King Strudel. The prime minister wants Strudel to sign a peace treaty ending civil war with a cousin. Bomania's General Von Snootzer wants the war to continue, so he contrives to derail the treaty. Strudel is a drunk, his queen hates him. Into the mix stumbles our dough boy. If he can pass for the king, maybe the treaty can continue. But what of the queen and her plans?

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"Is Soldier Man a forgotten silent triumph worth dusting off today? The short answer is a resounding, if slightly dusty, 'yes.' This film, a curious relic from the post-Great War era, offers a surprisingly sharp, if uneven, comedic experience that still holds genuine laughs for those willing to engage with its unique rhythm.It is absolutely worth watching for enthusiasts of early cinema, particularly those with an appreciation for the intricate dance of physical comedy and subtle political satire..."

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