Two traveling salesman on a tour de luxe happen upon an auto-camp, where the daughter of the proprietor is kidnapped. The boys give chase in their flivver and rescue her.
Is 'Tourists De Luxe' worth watching today? Short answer: absolutely, if you possess a keen interest in the foundational elements of American slapstick and the raw, unpolished energy of early silent comedy. However, it is decidedly not for those seeking profound narrative depth, sophisticated character arcs, or high-fi...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Charles Lamont
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"Is 'Tourists De Luxe' worth watching today? Short answer: absolutely, if you possess a keen interest in the foundational elements of American slapstick and the raw, unpolished energy of early silent comedy. However, it is decidedly not for those seeking profound narrative depth, sophisticated character arcs, or high-fidelity production values. This film exists as a fascinating artifact, a fleeting glimpse into a bygone era of moviemaking where ingenuity often trumped budget. It’s a piece of cin..."
Charles Lamont
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