Snub joins the Army and is sent to France. There, while behind enemy lines, he meets a pretty orphan girl and her little brother and decides to help them.
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Introduction: A Wartime Whimsy from the Silent Era Is 'The Doughboy' worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that speak to its specific historical context and comedic sensibilities. This particular silent film will resonate most strongly with dedicated cinephiles, film historians, and thos...

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

James D. Davis

James D. Davis
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"Introduction: A Wartime Whimsy from the Silent Era Is 'The Doughboy' worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that speak to its specific historical context and comedic sensibilities. This particular silent film will resonate most strongly with dedicated cinephiles, film historians, and those with a genuine appreciation for the foundational elements of early 20th-century slapstick. Casual viewers seeking modern narrative sophistication or rapid-fire humor might find i..."

