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Movie poster: The Checkered Raincoat (1917)
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The Checkered Raincoat

1917 · 31 min Comedy
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Fashion salesman Amadeus flirts with the secretary when his wife Emma pays him an unexpected visit. She asks for a new coat. He gives her a checkered raincoat from his storage. At home she meets her friend Gritti, who is excited by the new garment. Emma lends it to her for a rendezvous with her fiancé. On his way home Amadeus spots Gritti leaving the house. Due to the coat he mistakes her for his wife and follows close behind. At the same time he is observed by Emma who begins her own pursuit. When Grittti enters a streetcar with her fiancé, Amadeus assumes deceit. He loses track of the couple and starts to make eyes at a young pedestrian. Emma is outraged and decides to move in with her mother, who suggests a divorce lawyer. Amadeus finds his home empty and calls the same lawyer. A meeting with the married couple is arranged for the next morning.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Der karierte Regenmantel
Year 1917
Country Germany
Genre Comedy
Director Max Mack
Runtime 31 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its farce around a single mistaken identity, relying on the raincoat as a perfect comic device. The pacing is brisk, escalating the confusion through a series of chases and visual misunderstandings.

What lingers after the final chase is the delightful absurdity of the dual pursuit, where husband and wife unknowingly seek the same lawyer for opposing reasons. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Max Mack

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