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The Happy Masquerader

1916 · 20 min

A quiet, distant silent-era drama whose missing footage leaves only a faint outline of class resentment.

Directed by
Tom Ricketts
Genres
Drama
Overview
Richard Thorn, a wealthy young man who returns from Africa after his father's death to manage the family estate. While at the train station, he hires a taxi driven by Davis, a disgruntled man who envies Thorn's wealth and lifestyle. The story explores the contrast between the wealthy Thorn and the resentful Davis.
How it feels
Measured and fine in the background.
About
Class, grief, ambition
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Tom Ricketts
Genres
Drama
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour1
    Realism6
    Romance1
    Tension2
    Darkness3
    Complexity2
    Emotional weight3

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Directed by
    Tom Ricketts
    Starring
    Edward Coxen, Winifred Greenwood, George Field, Charles Newton, Dodo Newton, Ward McAllister
    Runtime
    20 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    No Language

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