The Revolt of Mr. Wiggs
The Revolt of Mr. Wiggs

The Revolt of Mr. Wiggs

1915Movie10 minEnglish

Mr. Wiggs' wife is a militant suffragist, and he is the miserable sufferer left at home to mind their five children and feel that married life is closely approaching Sherman's idea of war. So, he decides to break her spirit with underhanded tricks. He succeeds but they are all poorer for his boorish behavior.

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Director: Frederick A. ThomsonGenres: Drama, Silent Film

Plot Summary

This silent film tells the story of Mr. Wiggs, a man who grows disillusioned with his mundane life and decides to break free from societal expectations. He embarks on a journey of self-discovery, challenging the norms and seeking genuine happiness outside the confines of his routine existence. The narrative explores themes of personal freedom and the pursuit of a more fulfilling life.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1915, contemporary critical reviews are scarce and difficult to access. However, based on the available information and its status as an adaptation of a popular novel, it was likely met with general audience appeal for its relatable themes and dramatic narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • A dramatic adaptation of a well-regarded novel.
  • Explores universal themes of dissatisfaction and the search for meaning.
  • Representative of early 20th-century cinematic storytelling.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews from 1915 is not available. Audience reception would have been through contemporary newspaper reviews and word-of-mouth.

Fun Fact

The film is an adaptation of the 1896 novel 'The Honorable Peter Sterling and What People Thought of Him' by Paul Leicester Ford, which was later retitled 'The Revolt of Mr. Wiggs' for its theatrical adaptation.

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