A 1916 silent film where bad advice ruins everything — relatable content.
This silent French film begins with Georges feeling miserable, as he has ambitions of being a great musician but is forced to eke out a living giving lessons. So, he writes a friend to ask his advice. The friend tries to remake Georges and make him a bit of a playboy. However, when it comes to wooing a rich American, the advice is not exactly perfect.
Direction
Feyder's early wit before he became a prestige director.
Acting
Herrmann's physical comedy of failed sophistication.
Director
Jacques Feyder
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Feyder made this during WWI when French cinema was struggling; comedies kept studios alive while heavier dramas felt inappropriate.
Fernand Herrmann was a huge star in French silent cinema but most of his 100+ films are lost — this surviving 16 minutes is practically an archaeological treasure.
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