Tweedledum a Rich Man for Ten Minutes
Watch TrailerMarcel Perez is so poor he can't even tip the janitor for some service or other. However, a messenger arrives with a telegram from a notary. An uncle is dead and has left Marcel a hundred thousand francs! With a huzzah and skips and falls and smashing of his old junk, Marcel is off to equip himself in the latest and most expensive fashion, waving the telegram like Mark Twain's Million-Pound Note to gain the instant obsequiousness of tailors, haberdasher and hatters. But wait, why is that messenger following on Marcel's trail? Could it be another telegram? What could it possibly say?
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Robinet ricco per dieci minuti |
| Year | 1912 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Runtime | 7 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The short film constructs its comedy on the stark contrast between poverty and sudden wealth, relying on Marcel Perez's physical slapstick and his instantaneous transformation. It explores the universal inheritance trope, pushing it toward an absurdly logical conclusion.
What lingers after viewing is the playful energy of early cinema, where a simple telegram can turn the world upside down in just ten minutes. The final twist delivers a gentle, timeless punchline. — MovieFinder Editorial
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