The False Max Linder
Auguste is cured! The doctor at the asylum said so. Delighted, his mother gives him a few coins so he can go out for a little entertainment. Auguste settles in a cinema to admire the great Max Linder. Enthused by the film, he goes off with the movie poster to make himself a suit like the star's. With a false visiting card, he goes to an agent, who sends him to the Comica film company. But the charming man is going to make a terrible mistake on his way… This comedy brings together two French silent film stars: Max Linder and Romeo Bosetti.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Un idiot qui se croit Max Linder |
| Year | 1914 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Romeo Bosetti |
| Runtime | 14 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its comedy from the clash between the protagonist's starstruck naivety and the pragmatic world, relying on visual puns and playful impersonation. It explores a simple, physical humor where every sincere effort spirals into delightful chaos.
What lingers after the reel is the charm of cinematic innocence, a reminder of when comedy was built on expressive faces and perfectly timed mishaps rather than dialogue. A brief, sunny escape into folly — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Romeo Bosetti
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