Short film

Melancholy Mama

1929 · 21 min

A brisk, chatty old backstage comedy whose jealous scheming plays as light, dated amusement with a few uncomfortable edges.

Overview: A nightclub owner's wife, jealous of his attentions to his star singer, schemes to get her fired.
How it feels: Light, satirical, campy and cynical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Love, betrayal, obsession, class
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
betrayal
obsession
class
Places: workplace
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild