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Movie poster: His Official Appointment (1912)
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His Official Appointment

1912 · 11 min Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

This touching short film lasts only 10 minutes, 34 seconds, but is rather engaging. Charles Kent is an old man, who has spent all he owns on influencing a government appointment. His faithful black servant, Amber (Hal Wilson), cares for him as he waits to hear from the Capitol. No one there intends to do anything but make fun of him, even sending a false appointment, to his shame.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1912
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Charles Kent
Runtime 11 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs its drama on the contrast between naive faith in the system and its cynical reality, relying on the minimalist tools of silent cinema. Those who tire of lengthy narratives will find a potent, emotionally charged story about dignity and betrayal, where every frame builds an atmosphere of futile anticipation.

What lingers after viewing is the bitter aftertaste of human hope colliding with institutional indifference. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Charles Kent

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In subdued lighting, with quiet focus, to absorb every silent emotion.

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