Too Much Johnson1938
The Films Reimagined
Recognition
What makes this film worth watching?
"Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the slapstick stylings of Orson Welles, the boy wonder of Broadway!. . .a thrilling piece of filmmaking, whimsical and sophisticated, fast and furious, clever and funny and just plain fun." - Sean Axmaker, Keyframe
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Clever directing and fine use of locations in this slapstick comedy that is every bit a riot. Set during the woman's suffrage movement, this silent film pleasantly explores all of the common themes: love, jealousy, infidelity. While it explores women's increasing independence and right to choose her own partner, it also offers a humorous look at men who try to control them -- and fail miserably. The scene chases throughout the streets and industrial area of New York, including numerous walk-ups and scenes of characters clinging to their lives while hanging atop tall rooftops are not to be missed. Definitely a tribute to Chaplin and other silent film geniuses. Welles definitely had artistic control of those 'Cuban' mountains at the time of filming. A pleasure to behold. Wonderfully restored.
Starring
- Edgar Barrier - Leon Dathis
- Joseph Cotten - Augustus Billings
- Arlene Francis - Mrs. Clairette Dathis
- Guy Kingsley - Henry Mackintosh
- Virginia Nicolson - Lenore Faddish (as Anna Stafford)
- Mary Wickes - Mrs. Upton Batterson
- Eustace Wyatt - Mr. Francis Faddish
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Member Reviews (2)
Clever directing and fine use of locations in this slapstick comedy that is every bit a riot. Set during the woman's suffrage movement, this silent film pleasantly explores all of the common themes: love, jealousy, infidelity. While it explores women's increasing independence and right to choose her own partner, it also offers a humorous look at men who try to control them -- and fail miserably. The scene chases throughout the streets and industrial area of New York, including numerous walk-ups and scenes of characters clinging to their lives while hanging atop tall rooftops are not to be missed. Definitely a tribute to Chaplin and other silent film geniuses. Welles definitely had artistic control of those 'Cuban' mountains at the time of filming. A pleasure to behold. Wonderfully restored.
boy times have changed_super silly_ Joseph Cotton does a great job_i think it's so cool how he & Orson worked together from the start_glad it's short i would have gotten bored if it was longer_also love how the film quality is really fucked up_adds to my pleasure