The old Wilkins house is deserted and a pair of crooks, posing as real-estate agents, have no wish that it be sold, since it serves their purposes just as it is. To discourage prospective buyers, they rig the house and make it appear to be haunted and have more than its share of ghosts.
Is 'The Ghost of Folly' worth watching today? For fans of silent-era slapstick and the foundational mechanics of cinematic comedy, absolutely, but those seeking narrative depth or polished humor might find its charms elusive. This film is undeniably for cinephiles and historians keen to observe early comedic techniques...
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"Is 'The Ghost of Folly' worth watching today? For fans of silent-era slapstick and the foundational mechanics of cinematic comedy, absolutely, but those seeking narrative depth or polished humor might find its charms elusive. This film is undeniably for cinephiles and historians keen to observe early comedic techniques; it is decidedly not for the casual modern viewer accustomed to rapid-fire gags and intricate plots.Stepping back into the 1920s, one encounters a different beast of entertainment..."
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