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Meet Mr. Lucifer

1953 · 83 min

A gentle, witty satire that ambles through its episodes with a light touch, poking fun at human foibles without malice.

Directed by: Anthony Pelissier
Genres: Fantasy, Comedy
Starring: Stanley Holloway, Peggy Cummins, Jack Watling

Tagline: A Devil-May-Care Joker From Ealing Studios
Overview: A TV set given as a retirement present is sold on to different households causing misery each time.

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Directed by: Anthony Pelissier
Genres: Fantasy, Comedy
Starring: Stanley Holloway, Peggy Cummins, Jack Watling

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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: media
obsession
class
identity
morality
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild

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Action	1
Horror	1
Humour	7
Realism	6
Romance	3
Tension	2
Darkness	3
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	3

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