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Skinner's Dress Suit

1926 · 80 min Comedy
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

Honey Skinner is proud of her successful husband. When he tells her he's going to ask for a raise, she knows he'll get it. He asks his boss just as their big client announces he's not renewing his contract. He doesn't get the raise, but he's too embarrassed to tell his wife the truth. She starts making plans to spend that extra $10 a week; the first thing is a new dress suit for him and a new outfit for her so they can fit in at a swanky party. They're the hit of the party, and Honey is embraced by the 'smart set.' Meanwhile, business is bad and Skinner loses his job. The tailor is after him for payment on the suit, and Honey is still spending the salary he doesn't have.

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Year 1926
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director William A. Seiter
Runtime 80 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (3 votes)

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Director William A. Seiter constructs this silent comedy on a classic misunderstanding, relying on the sharp contrast between outward glamour and impending financial ruin. The film explores the social mechanics of keeping up appearances, which ultimately backfire on the well-meaning husband.

What lingers after the final reel is the delightful absurdity of the escalating situation, where each new purchase tightens the noose. The film delivers a timeless, gentle satire on vanity and the pressures of social climbing. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: William A. Seiter

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Perfect for a lighthearted viewing, enjoying its timeless satire on social climbing and marital farce.

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