An architect, constantly in trouble with his employers, falls for the boss's niece. When he spontaneously buys a taxicab to take her home on a rainy night, the purchase leads to more trouble.
Is Taxi! Taxi! worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with a significant caveat. This 1927 silent film is an absolute delight for cinephiles, historians, and anyone with a soft spot for early romantic comedies, yet it might prove a challenging watch for those unaccustomed to the unique rhythm and visual storytell...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Melville W. Brown
Maurice Elvey
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"Is Taxi! Taxi! worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with a significant caveat. This 1927 silent film is an absolute delight for cinephiles, historians, and anyone with a soft spot for early romantic comedies, yet it might prove a challenging watch for those unaccustomed to the unique rhythm and visual storytelling of the silent era. For those willing to engage with its unique charm, however, Taxi! Taxi! offers genuine laughs, a heartwarming storyline, and a fascinating glimpse into the n..."
Melville W. Brown, Raymond Cannon, George Weston
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