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Movie poster: What's the World Coming To? (1926)
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What's the World Coming To?

1926 · 21 min Comedy
4.0 / 10 · TMDB

Short comedy which posits that in a hundred years men's styles will revert to Regency garb, and that there will be a complete gender role reversal, with husband Clyde Cook staying home alone while wife Katherine Grant goes tomcatting around town.

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Year 1926
Country Germany, United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Richard Wallace
Runtime 21 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.0/10 (7 votes)

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The film constructs its satire on the contrast between Regency-era aesthetics and a futuristic premise, relying on exaggeration as its primary comedic device. It explores social role reversal through the silent era's signature physical gags and visual wit.

What lingers after the final reel is a playful, thought-provoking jab at gender norms, proving that some social commentaries are timeless. A delightful, brisk comedy that packs a punch. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Richard Wallace

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Perfect for a quick, cheerful break with a dose of silent-era charm.

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