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Borrowed Plumage

1917 · 50 min Adventure
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

The Earl of Selkirk and his family learn of the impending arrival of American pirate John Paul Jones, they flee their castle, leaving behind Nora, the kitchen maid. Left alone in the house, Nora dons the clothes of her mistress and parades herself about the castle until the arrival of the king's light infantry. Because they mistake her for the lady of the house, she invites them to be her guests.

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Year 1917
Country United States of America
Genre Adventure
Director Raymond B. West
Runtime 50 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its comedic premise on class contrast, using the motif of disguise as a tool for gentle social satire. It relies entirely on the expressive pantomime of its actors to sell the absurdity of the situation.

What lingers after the viewing is a simple, charming joke about how easily authority can be borrowed with the right costume. The innocence of the early cinematic gag is its enduring appeal. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Raymond B. West

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