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Movie poster: Brothers Under the Chin (1924)
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Brothers Under the Chin

1924 · 24 min Comedy
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

Twin "babies" left at an orphanage bear the same birthmark under the chin. One of them is adopted and then the scene shifts to "twenty years later." The other as captain of a sailing vessel needs an extra hand. It does not develop until the end that the well dressed man he has abducted is his own brother.

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Year 1924
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Ralph Ceder
Runtime 24 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its comedic premise on the stark contrast between the twins' fates, relying on situational misunderstandings and physical humor born from their identical looks but divergent lifestyles. The narrative explores themes of nature versus nurture through a series of escalating maritime mishaps.

What lingers after the final reveal is the gentle satire of class distinctions and the enduring, farcical charm of silent-era comedy. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ralph Ceder

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