Short film

Jerry's Mother-in-Law

1913 · 16 min

A frantic silent comedy of escalating mischief, with slapstick chases and broad domestic gags that feel like a playful romp.

Overview: Using hypnosis and two agents, Jerry manages to get rid of his mother in law.
How it feels: Absurd, light, whimsical and satirical. Brisk and fine in the background.
About: Family, betrayal, rebellion, deception
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Full breakdown

Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
betrayal
rebellion
deception
freedom
Places: home
big city
Era: period
Audience: family
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none