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Max Speaks English

1914 · 10 min Comedy
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

"Scene, a first-class railway carriage. Max and delightful girl alone. "May I smoke?" breaks the ice, and then Max brings all the arts of fascination to bear on the lady, who is by no means shy. Max calls next day. Her father is in the enamel bath and geyser line. Max is making love; a customer enters. Girlie hides Max in portable shower bath. Enter father, who is a good salesman. He turns on the shower - and Max. What a delightful comedian Linder is." (The Bioscope, Nov. 22, 1917)

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Original Title L'anglais tel que Max le parle
Year 1914
Country France
Genre Comedy
Director Max Linder
Runtime 10 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (8 votes)

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The film constructs its comedic premise around a classic silent-era misunderstanding, escalating through physical humor and expressive performance. It relies entirely on visual storytelling and Max Linder's impeccable timing, turning a simple farce into a charming vignette of romantic misadventure.

What lingers after the final splash is the sheer joy of unpretentious slapstick, executed with a light touch and genuine wit. A delightful reminder of comedy's universal language. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Max Linder

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