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Piccadilly Jim
American newspaper reporter Jim Crocker's madcap escapades in London earn him notoriety and the nickname "Piccadilly Jim." When he overhears his American cousin by marriage, Ann Chester, giving her candid opinion of him, he decides to return to America to try to reform. He meets Ann on the boat, using another name. Unable to find work in New York, he goes to his step aunt Mrs. Peter Pett's home to be near Ann. Jim then helps Ann kidnap pampered cousin Ogden Pett whose overindulgence has created disruption in the household.
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Plot Summary
A young man disguises himself as a woman to win the affection of a girl who despises him. He navigates social circles and romantic entanglements while maintaining his disguise.
Critical Reception
Information on critical reception for this very early film is scarce. As a silent comedy-drama from the 1910s, it likely catered to popular tastes of the era, focusing on romantic misunderstandings and lighthearted situations typical of the genre at the time.
What Reviewers Say
Likely enjoyed for its comedic premise and romantic storyline.
Appreciated for its lighthearted entertainment value in the silent film era.
Probably considered a typical example of romantic comedy from its time.
Google audience: Audience reviews and ratings for 'Piccadilly Jim (1919)' are not available due to its age and the limited archival information.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the 1910 novel of the same name by P.G. Wodehouse, though it is one of his lesser-known works and this particular film adaptation is considered lost.
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