The Making Over of Mother
Neal and Betty are newlywed when her father dies. Betty goes to visit her mother and decides to take her to live with them. Neal, who has never met her, remonstrated furiously but in vain.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1916 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Horace Davey |
| Runtime | 13 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The short film constructs its comedy on the timeless clash between the sexes and generations, relying on expressive silent-era pantomime within minimalist sets. It explores familiar archetypes—the henpecked husband, the determined wife, the imposing mother-in-law—to craft a universally relatable domestic scenario.
What lingers after viewing is the charm of a simple, well-executed farce. The efficiency of the storytelling proves that some humorous tensions are truly eternal. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Horace Davey
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With afternoon tea, to savor the silent-era charm and timeless marital farce.
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