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In the Consul's Uniform
Consul Descombes is a married man, but yearns for long nights with female companionship in Paris. As fate would have it, one day he receives a letter from a former acquaintance named Lulu, who wants to take him to Paris. Descombes leaves under the pretence of going on a business trip. During his trip, the wife is visited by the consul’s superior and the nation’s prince, Louis XXXVIII. Much hilarity ensues.Stumfilm.dk
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Plot Summary
A wealthy woman, disguised as a man and using the name 'Robert', infiltrates a society of men who are planning to overthrow the government. She does this to protect her father, who is being framed by the conspirators. Her actions are part of a larger plan to expose their treachery and save her father's life.
Critical Reception
As a short silent film from 1914, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain with detailed reviews. However, Alice Guy-Blaché was a pioneering filmmaker, and her work often demonstrated innovative storytelling and visual techniques for the era, suggesting that films like 'In the Consul's Uniform' were part of the evolving narrative landscape of early cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Highlights early cinematic storytelling techniques.
Showcases Alice Guy-Blaché's directorial skill in a pre-Hollywood era.
Features a compelling plot with elements of disguise and political intrigue.
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Fun Fact
Alice Guy-Blaché, the director of 'In the Consul's Uniform', was one of the very first filmmakers to create narrative films and is considered a pioneer in the history of cinema, predating many of her male contemporaries.
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