Modern Husbands
Modern Husbands

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Modern Husbands

1919
Movie
50 min
English

When wealthy Wall Street stockbroker Stephen Duane neglects his wife Julia for business, she consorts with philanderer Bert Brockwell. Finding them in an embrace forced by Brockwell, Stephen denounces Julia and leaves. After losing his fortune in the market, Stephen refuses Julia's offer to sell her jewels, and stays away for one year

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Director: UnknownGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

This silent comedy short film explores the humorous trials and tribulations of modern husbands attempting to navigate domestic life and marital expectations. The narrative likely follows a series of comedic situations where the husbands find themselves outwitted or overwhelmed by their wives' desires and the complexities of their relationships.

Critical Reception

As a silent short from 1919, specific critical reception is not readily available in modern databases. However, short comedies of this era were generally intended for light entertainment and likely received a positive, if not deeply analytical, reception from contemporary audiences seeking amusement.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers lighthearted escapism typical of early 20th-century comedies.

  • Likely relied on physical comedy and relatable marital situations for its humor.

  • A snapshot of domestic comedies from the silent film era.

Google audience: No specific audience reviews are available for this short film. However, films of this genre and era were generally enjoyed for their simple humor and escapist qualities.

Fun Fact

The lack of a credited director for 'Modern Husbands' is not uncommon for short films produced during the early days of Hollywood, where production roles were sometimes less formalized or credits were overlooked for brevity.

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