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Friendly Advice

1916 · 16 min Drama Comedy
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

This silent French film begins with Georges feeling miserable, as he has ambitions of being a great musician but is forced to eke out a living giving lessons. So, he writes a friend to ask his advice. The friend tries to remake Georges and make him a bit of a playboy. However, when it comes to wooing a rich American, the advice is not exactly perfect.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Un conseil d'ami
Year 1916
Country France
Genre Drama, Comedy
Director Jacques Feyder
Runtime 16 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (4 votes)

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The film constructs a classic comedy of errors, relying on the contrast between a naive dreamer and his cynical advisor. Through concise title cards and expressive pantomime, it explores themes of self-deception and the price of social climbing.

What lingers after the final reel is a charmingly ironic snapshot of pre-war manners, where every piece of well-intentioned advice leads to fresh absurdity. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jacques Feyder

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