Leap Year
Leap Year

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Leap Year

1924
Movie
56 min
English

A young man, heir to his misogynistic and millionaire uncle, and in love with a nurse, gets in trouble when he gives advice on marriage to his girlfriends.

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Director: Robert G. VignolaGenres: Comedy, Romance, Silent film

Plot Summary

A struggling young man, eager to marry his sweetheart, endeavors to earn money quickly. He finds himself entangled in various schemes and misadventures as he tries to secure the funds needed for his wedding within the confines of a 'leap year.' The story humorously explores his efforts and the comical obstacles he encounters.

Critical Reception

As a silent comedy from 1924, contemporary critical reception is difficult to gauge with modern metrics. However, films of this era were generally reviewed for their comedic timing, narrative coherence, and star performance. Bert Lytell was a popular star of the silent screen, and the film likely received moderate reviews for its lighthearted entertainment value.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relied on the comedic charm and performance of its lead actor.

  • A lighthearted and entertaining silent comedy typical of its era.

  • Simple plot focused on romantic pursuit and humorous predicaments.

Google audience: Due to the film's age and silent nature, specific audience reviews from Google are not available. However, films of this genre and period were typically appreciated for their escapist qualities and gentle humor.

Fun Fact

The film was released during a period when silent comedies were at their peak popularity, with studios producing a large volume of such films to entertain audiences before the advent of 'talkies'.

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