Moon Madness
Moon Madness

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Moon Madness

1920
Movie
60 min
English

Zora, a girl of French origin, is raised by a wealthy Bedouin family after her mother Valerie dies while eloping with another man. Zora feels such great longing for the French artist Adrien that she accepts the offer of another artist, Raoul, to take her to Paris with the stipulation that if Adrien rejects her, she must give herself to him. Jan, the chieftain's son who is in love with Zora, follows the two to Paris. There Zora realizes that Adrien does not love her and discovers her real love for Jan. However, she feels bound to honor her pact with Raoul and is about to succumb to his advances when her father appears and recognizes Raoul as the man who destroyed his home years earlier. In the ensuing fight between the two men, Raoul is killed, thus freeing Zora to accept Jan's love.

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Director: William A. SeiterGenres: Comedy, Romance, Silent Film

Plot Summary

A young woman, believing she is on the moon, imagines herself in a fantastical lunar world. She encounters various eccentric characters and situations, all within her own elaborate fantasy. The film follows her whimsical adventures and romantic entanglements within this imagined celestial landscape.

Critical Reception

As a silent comedy from 1920, contemporary critical reception is difficult to precisely gauge with modern metrics. However, films of this era were generally reviewed for their entertainment value, comedic timing, and the performances of their stars. Silent comedies often aimed for lighthearted amusement and were typically well-received if they succeeded in making audiences laugh.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its whimsical premise and comedic situations.

  • Appreciated for its imaginative visual gags and silent film charm.

  • Considered a lighthearted and entertaining diversion of its time.

Google audience: Audience reception for silent films like 'Moon Madness' is largely historical and not readily available through modern review aggregation. Generally, films that provided escapism and humor were popular among audiences of the early 20th century.

Fun Fact

This film is notable as an early work of director William A. Seiter, who would go on to have a prolific career in Hollywood, directing over 100 films across various genres.

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