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Mum's the Word

1926 · 24 min Comedy
5.7 / 10 · TMDB

A widow has married rich, but didn't tell her husband about her son. And he's coming for a surprise visit. To hide his identity he is introduced as the husband's new valet, but still the husband has some doubts about a few strange scenes. And during the night, when the son tries to visit his mother, the husband always starts interfering, but the new maid also behaves strangely, trying to sneak into the husband's room...

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Year 1926
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Leo McCarey
Runtime 24 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.7/10 (7 votes)

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The film constructs a classic farcical situation built on secrets and social disguises. It relies on precise timing and expressive physical comedy, turning a single house into a maze for hiding the truth.

Those who tire of dialogue-heavy plots will delight in this purely visual dance of escalating awkwardness. What lingers after the final reel is the sheer joy of silent-era comedic craft. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Leo McCarey

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