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The ABC of Love

1916 · 43 min Comedy Romance
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

When Lis meets her fiancé for the first time, she is severely disappointed. Having dreamed of a dashing, mysterious Latino man, she instead finds herself stuck with the shy and inexperienced Philip. Something must be done! Lis takes Philip to Paris, where she intends to teach him to be a real man. But doing so requires her to gain access to male society herself. Disguised as a man, Lis ventures out into Paris nightlife with Philip, only to discover that life as a man is harder than expected. However, the real trouble begins when Lis’s father shows up unannounced. (stumfilm.dk)

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Original Title Das Liebes-ABC
Year 1916
Country Germany
Genre Comedy, Romance
Director Magnus Stifter
Runtime 43 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (6 votes)

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The film constructs a classic situational comedy, relying on the timeless trope of disguise and self-discovery. It explores early 20th-century gender roles with a light, ironic touch, using Paris as the perfect backdrop for transformation.

What lingers after the final reel is the charm of a simple, elegant joke played with silent-era wit. The playful confusion reveals more about connection than any lesson could. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Magnus Stifter

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