
Movie spotlight
Love is Madness
A university student and a girl are in love. The girl’s aunt opposes their love. She has decided to marry her off to a rich suitor. The student decides to cunningly discredit the suitor of her choice before the aunt.
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Plot Summary
A whimsical silent short film where a young woman, seemingly madly in love, tries to win the affection of a young man. Her over-the-top romantic gestures and declarations lead to a series of comedic and chaotic situations. The film explores the exaggerated nature of romantic infatuation through slapstick humor and lighthearted performances.
Critical Reception
As a silent short from 1917, "Love is Madness" is difficult to find comprehensive critical reception data for. However, contemporary reviews for similar comedies of the era often praised Mabel Normand's comedic timing and charisma, and the general lighthearted entertainment value of such shorts. It is considered a charming, albeit minor, example of early romantic comedy.
What Reviewers Say
A lighthearted and comedic exploration of romantic pursuit.
Features charming performances from its early film stars.
A typical example of silent short film entertainment of its era.
Google audience: Due to its age and the nature of its release as a short film, there is no specific user review data available for "Love is Madness" on Google.
Fun Fact
This short film featured Mabel Normand, who was one of the most popular actresses of the silent film era, often referred to as the "Queen of Comedy".
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