Millionaire Robert Broadley, in order to curb his wive's enthusiasm for spending money foolishly, inform her that he is now broke and penniless, which might have been a good plan if a friend of his, with some crooked ways, hadn't gotten involved..


Is this film worth watching today? Short answer: No, unless you are a dedicated historian of the silent era or a fan of 1920s domestic farces. It is a curious relic of its time, but it lacks the universal comedic timing that makes contemporaries like Keaton or Chaplin endure.This film is for viewers who enjoy exploring...

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

John Francis Dillon

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"Is this film worth watching today? Short answer: No, unless you are a dedicated historian of the silent era or a fan of 1920s domestic farces. It is a curious relic of its time, but it lacks the universal comedic timing that makes contemporaries like Keaton or Chaplin endure.This film is for viewers who enjoy exploring the gender politics of the Jazz Age and the 'New Woman' archetype. It is absolutely not for those who require a fast-paced narrative or a consistent tone, as the movie shifts awkw..."
Jack Jungmeyer, Israel Zangwill, Ralph Spence, Joseph F. Poland
United States

