Movie

The Brass Check

1918 · 50 min

A brisk silent-era caper that mixes light romance with a dash of corporate intrigue, feeling quaint but energetic.

Overview: Henry Everett is confined to an insane asylum when he refuses to sacrifice his invention to a powerful rubber trust. Richard Trevor, the son of trust magnate Silas Trevor, becomes involved with Henry and his sister Edith, when he mistakenly picks up a baggage claim check meant for the detective Edith has hired to help her brother. After a series of daring adventures, Richard, acting as the detective, secures freedom and financial recompense for Henry, and the affections of Edith for himself.
How it feels: Light, romantic, satirical and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Corruption, power, family, love
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: corruption
power
family
love
justice
Places: big city
hospital
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none