Item: Poker Faces
Rating: 6.8
Author: Archivist John

Is Poker Faces worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This 1926 silent comedy offers a fascinating glimpse into the era's popular entertainment and comedic stylings, making it a compelling watch for silent cinema aficionados and film historians, yet its specific brand of farce and occasionally broad humor may prove a challenging hand for those unaccustomed to the genre or seeking contemporary comedic sensibilities.

Poker Faces scene — Scene from Poker Faces

Cinematic perspective: Exploring the visual vocabulary of Poker Faces (1926) through its definitive frames.

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Cinematic perspective: Exploring the visual vocabulary of Poker Faces (1926) through its definitive frames.