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Movie poster: Manhattan Madness (1916)
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Manhattan Madness

1916 · 50 min Comedy Western
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

Steve O'Dare, a young New Yorker who has gone off to Wyoming to be a cowboy, returns to New York to sell some cattle. He bores his friends with tales of the exciting Western life, so they plot to trick him with a mock abduction. But although Steve falls for the gag, he ends up turning the tables on his friends.

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Year 1916
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Western
Director Allan Dwan
Runtime 50 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (6 votes)

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The film constructs its humor from the stark contrast between Western mythology and urban modernity, relying on Douglas Fairbanks' charismatic physical comedy to sell every gag. It explores the theme of performative masculinity with a light, playful touch.

What lingers after the final reel is the sheer joy of silent-era inventiveness and a star perfectly in sync with his vehicle. A brisk, cheerful reminder of early Hollywood's playful spirit — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Allan Dwan

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