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A Message from Mars

1921 · 69 min Fantasy Science Fiction Comedy
4.0 / 10 · TMDB

Harry, a selfish London dandy, receives an unexpected visitor—a messenger from Mars. The celestial envoy arrives with a mission: to cure the young man's hardened heart by showing him ghostly visions of his own greed and indifference. Through a series of supernatural lessons unfolding in his very parlor, Harry is forced to confront the specters of his past actions. The film balances social satire with moral parable, using its fantastical premise to probe human nature.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1921
Country United States of America
Genre Fantasy, Science Fiction, Comedy
Director Maxwell Karger
Runtime 69 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.0/10 (1 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This early sci-fi comedy charms with its naive faith in the power of a good example. The silent-era pantomime, full of exaggerated gestures, now plays as a delightful artifact, yet the core story of redemption through magic remains surprisingly heartfelt.

What lingers after the final reel is the gentle optimism of a bygone cinematic age, where moral lessons were delivered with theatrical flair and a wink. A curious, kind-hearted relic—MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Maxwell Karger

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Flickering lantern light, the rustle of a celestial robe, and silent laughter in the dark.

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