

Is Turkish Delight a forgotten comedic gem from the silent era? Short answer: No, it is a bizarre cultural artifact that is worth watching only for its sheer eccentricity and historical awkwardness.This film is for dedicated silent cinema historians and those who enjoy deconstructing the 'Orientalism' of the 1920s. It ...

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

Paul Sloane

Maurice Campbell
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"Is Turkish Delight a forgotten comedic gem from the silent era? Short answer: No, it is a bizarre cultural artifact that is worth watching only for its sheer eccentricity and historical awkwardness.This film is for dedicated silent cinema historians and those who enjoy deconstructing the 'Orientalism' of the 1920s. It is absolutely NOT for anyone looking for a politically correct experience or a tightly paced narrative.The Direct Answer1) This film works because it leans into the total absurdity..."

Julia Faye
John W. Krafft, Albert S. Le Vino, Irvin S. Cobb, Tay Garnett
United States

