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Movie poster: The Clodhopper (1917)
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The Clodhopper

1917 · 46 min Comedy Drama
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

Everett Nelson is a naive young farmboy. Following unjust treatment on the farm, he runs away to the big city. There he encounters a showman who decides Everett is perfect for the part of a bumpkin in his new play. Everett takes the role and becomes a big star. But there are complications...

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Year 1917
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Victor Schertzinger
Runtime 46 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs a classic rags-to-riches narrative, relying on the stark contrast between rural innocence and urban pretense. It explores the theme of authenticity being commodified and the personal cost of sudden fame.

What lingers after the final act is a gentle melancholy beneath the comedic surface—a quiet reflection on what is truly gained and lost in the pursuit of success. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Victor Schertzinger

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