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If you have ten minutes to kill and a high tolerance for people running around in circles, *The Madcap Musician* is... well, it’s something. It is definitely worth a look if you are into the history of silent shorts, but casual fans might find it a bit too frantic. Murray Roth has this face that looks like it was made...

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

Murray Roth

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"If you have ten minutes to kill and a high tolerance for people running around in circles, *The Madcap Musician* is... well, it’s something. It is definitely worth a look if you are into the history of silent shorts, but casual fans might find it a bit too frantic. Murray Roth has this face that looks like it was made of rubber, i think. He plays this musician who just can't seem to stay still or keep his instruments in one piece. The movie doesn't really have a story, it just has *energy*. I..."

