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Pink Tights

1920 · 50 min Comedy
3.5 / 10 · TMDB

When a circus troupe comes to a small, extremely conservative New England town, the residents go to their minister to have him protest the scandalous fact that the female tightrope walker wears a pair of pink tights. When she has an accident and is forced to recuperate at the minister's house, he has to hide her in order to avoid even more of a scandal. Mazie Darton, a high-wire performer with a traveling circus, longs for a peaceful country life. Forced to stay in a small town while laid up with an injury, Darton is spurned by the conservative townspeople. Rev. Jonathon Meek, the local parson, befriends the circus troupe, especially Darton. But he, too, opens himself to criticism from his flock, who protest his closeness with the show people. Eventually, Darton's boyfriend arrives and the pair become closer. The parson fades from the scene as a possible mate for Darton, who ends up winning the hearts of the townspeople.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1920
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director B. Reeves Eason
Runtime 50 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.5/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its comedy from the clash between artistic freedom and puritanical morality, relying on the visual contrast of the vibrant circus against the drab town. It explores hypocrisy through the townsfolk's exaggerated outrage over mere pink tights.

What lingers after the final reel is a gentle satire of social conventions, where scandal proves more entertaining than piety. The film suggests that curiosity often hides beneath condemnation. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: B. Reeves Eason

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Perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon with a light snack, when you crave undemanding, cheerful entertainment.

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