The Verdict: A Lively Time Capsule for Silent Comedy FansIf you are looking for a deep cinematic experience or a groundbreaking narrative, The Floating College is not it. However, if you have a soft spot for the 'collegiate' subgenre of the late 1920s—a brief window where every movie studio was obsessed with flappers, ...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
George Crone
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"The Verdict: A Lively Time Capsule for Silent Comedy FansIf you are looking for a deep cinematic experience or a groundbreaking narrative, The Floating College is not it. However, if you have a soft spot for the 'collegiate' subgenre of the late 1920s—a brief window where every movie studio was obsessed with flappers, ukeleles, and varsity sweaters—this film is a charming, if lightweight, diversion. It is worth watching today primarily for the energy of its lead performances and as a visual reco..."
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