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Officer 666

1920 · 50 min Comedy
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Upon learning that notorious art thief Alf Wilson plans to steal his valuable paintings, idle millionaire Travers Gladwyn decides to amuse himself by guarding his own home. After bribing Policeman Phelan, Officer 666, with a $500 bill, Travers dons the officer's uniform and identity. When Wilson appears at his mansion, Travers questions him and discovers that Wilson is posing as Travers, claiming that he is packing up his paintings for safe keeping. ...

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Year 1920
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Harry Beaumont
Runtime 50 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes)

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The director constructs a farce of mistaken identities, relying on a rapid-fire sequence of escalating misunderstandings. He explores the comic potential of the uniform as a symbol of misplaced authority, building the humor through precise timing and reaction shots.

What lingers after the final reel is the charm of a simple, well-executed gag stretched to its most absurd conclusions. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Harry Beaumont

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Perfect as a brisk, cheerful pick-me-up when you need pure, undemanding fun.

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