Dance hall Romeos and an irresponsible father create comic complications in the life of a nickel-per-whirl taxi dancer..
Is The Nickel-Hopper a silent film worth your attention today? Short answer: Yes, but primarily as a sharp social document and a showcase for Mabel Normand’s underrated dramatic range. This film is for anyone fascinated by the transition of 1920s comedy from pure gags to character-driven stories. It is definitely not ...
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"Is The Nickel-Hopper a silent film worth your attention today? Short answer: Yes, but primarily as a sharp social document and a showcase for Mabel Normand’s underrated dramatic range. This film is for anyone fascinated by the transition of 1920s comedy from pure gags to character-driven stories. It is definitely not for those who demand high-speed modern pacing or find the 'lazy father' trope of the era too frustrating to endure. Is this film worth watching? The Nickel-Hopper is absolutely w..."
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