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The Magistrate

1921 · 91 min

This film offers a light, farcical romp centered on social maneuvering and personal desires.

Directed by
Bannister Merwin
Genres
Comedy
Overview
Victoria, a young woman wants to study law faces pressure from her social-climbing father to marry rich, leading her to accept wealthy Bruce Schuyler, only for him to get caught in a bear trap, setting up a comedic battle of wills as she tries to maintain her independence within their engagement.
How it feels
Light and whimsical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Class, identity, love
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Bannister Merwin
Genres
Comedy
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • lightstrength 2 of 3
  • whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
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
Action3
Horror1
Humour7
Realism6
Romance5
Tension4
Darkness2
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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