Romans and Rascals
The Roman setting provides ample opportunity for a very high concentration of gag titles, many of which are quite witty and many of which are quaint for deriving their humor from the juxtaposition of having ancient Romans use a lot of hip 1918-era slang. The whole thing is an excuse for a good send-up of how the Roman Empire has been depicted in "serious" plays, movies, &c.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1918 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Larry Semon |
| Runtime | 9 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.5/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs its comedy from a clever foundation of anachronistic slang and witty title cards. It explores the humorous potential of juxtaposing ancient solemnity with contemporary vernacular, delivering a sustained parody of epic historical portrayals.
What lingers after the final gag is the playful intelligence of the satire, a reminder that no subject is too grand for a well-aimed jest. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Larry Semon
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With a light heart, ready to catch every pun and period joke.
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