A Made-To-Order Hero
A Made-To-Order Hero

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A Made-To-Order Hero

1927
Movie
40 min
English

Bert Lane and Margery Murray are in love, but her aunt insists she marry either a society man or a hero, so his hands decide that he will be a made-to-order hero - but society man Fred Van Ralt keeps getting the credit.

Insights

Director: Richard WallaceGenres: Comedy, Short, Silent Film

Plot Summary

In this silent comedy short, a timid bookkeeper finds himself embroiled in a series of escalating, comical misunderstandings after he is mistaken for a notorious gangster. He attempts to maintain his innocent persona while navigating dangerous situations and romantic entanglements.

Critical Reception

As a silent comedy short from the late 1920s, specific critical reception details are scarce. However, films of this era starring Raymond Griffith were generally praised for their comedic timing and Griffith's unique brand of physical comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on mistaken identity tropes common in early comedies.

  • Showcases Raymond Griffith's talent for silent-era slapstick.

  • A brief, lighthearted diversion typical of the genre.

Google audience: Information not available for this early silent film.

Fun Fact

Raymond Griffith was one of the few silent film stars who continued to work into the sound era, though his roles became less prominent.

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