A motion picture producer has press agent Jimmy Austin take Mary Callahan, a pretty shop girl, to Europe. After an extensive publicity campaign, Mary returns to the United States as Maritza Callahansky, a Russian actress owning the crown jewels.
Is The Beautiful Cheat worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This early silent comedy will undoubtedly charm those with a deep appreciation for the era's unique storytelling and a generous tolerance for narrative contrivances, but it will likely frustrate viewers accustomed to modern ci...
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"Is The Beautiful Cheat worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This early silent comedy will undoubtedly charm those with a deep appreciation for the era's unique storytelling and a generous tolerance for narrative contrivances, but it will likely frustrate viewers accustomed to modern cinematic realism and tightly woven plots. This film is best for silent film enthusiasts, historians of early Hollywood, and those curious about the roots of the screwball comedy gen..."
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