The General (1927)
86%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: 3 wins & 5 nominations
Brilliantly filmed and fueled with classic physical comedy, The General captures Buster Keaton at his timeless best
If you’re looking for a movie that’s got it all – action, comedy, and trains – then The General is the film for you. Buster Keaton’s death-defying stunts will leave you breathless, and the slapstick humor will have you rolling on the floor laughing. It’s like the Mad Max: Fury Road of the 1920s, but with less CGI and more actual danger. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride – just don’t try any of this at home.
Production Company(ies)
Fox Searchlight Pictures, Voletta Wallace Films, Bystorm Films,
Distributor
Image Entertainment Inc., Radio Films S.A.E.S.A. [es], Andrés Vicente Gómez Montero [es], Reel Media International [us], United Artists, LS Video, Cineteca S.A., Aikman Video, Madacy Entertainment Group Inc. [us], Thames Video Collection, Kino Video, Republic Pictures
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Savannah, Georgia, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for graphic images relating to sexual violence including a strong rape scene, some perverse sexuality, nudity and language
Year of Release
1927
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:DTS Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 23m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Feb 5, 1927 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 22, 2007
Genre(s)
Comedy/Action
Keyword(s)
starring Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender, Jim Farley, Joe Keaton, Frederick Vroom, directed by Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton, written by Clyde Bruckman, Al Boasberg, Buster Keaton, William Pittenger, Charles Smith, Paul Smith, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Drama, War, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Adam Kempenaar, Kate Muir, Tim Robey, Philip Concannon, Bill Weber, Peter Bradshaw, MPAA rating, produced by Buster Keaton, Joseph M Schenck, aspect ratio, Image Entertainment Inc., Radio Films S.A.E.S.A [es], Andrés Vicente Gómez Montero [es], Reel Media International [us], United Artists, LS Video, Cineteca S.A., Aikman Video, Madacy Entertainment Group Inc [us], Thames Video Collection, Kino Video, Republic Pictures
Worldwide gross: $149,705,852
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $268,726,178
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 550
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 29,304,927
US/Canada gross: $102,705,852
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $184,359,868
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 404
US/Canada opening weekend: $22,332,053
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $40,086,658
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 308
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $95,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $170,527,649
Production budget ranking: 176
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $91,829,139
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $6,369,391
ROI to date (est.): 2%
ROI ranking: 1,385
Marion Mack – Annabelle Lee
Glen Cavender – Union Capt. Anderson, Chief Spy
Jim Farley – Gen. Thatcher
Joe Keaton – Union General
Frederick Vroom – Confederate General
Clyde Bruckman – Director, Writer
Buster Keaton – Director, Producer, Writer
Joseph M. Schenck – Producer
Al Boasberg – Writer
William Pittenger – Writer
Charles Smith – Writer
Paul Smith – Writer
Director(s)
Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton
Writer(s)
Clyde Bruckman, Al Boasberg, Buster Keaton, William Pittenger, Charles Smith, Paul Smith
Producer(s)
Buster Keaton, Joseph M. Schenck
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
3 wins & 5 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (61) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (56) | Rotten (5)
“The Mad Max: Fury Road” of its day.”
May 27, 2022 | Rating: 4.5/5
Adam Kempenaar
Filmspotting
TOP CRITIC
In these times when all risk is assumed by CGI effects, Keaton’s squealing funny, exquisitely timed, death-defying leaps are all the more breathtaking.
September 23, 2014 | Rating: 5/5
Kate Muir
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The film boasts the most sustained passages of virtuoso slapstick genius Keaton ever shot, and an unflagging momentum that lets it get away with being a reel longer than most of his best-known pictures.
January 23, 2014 | Rating: 5/5
Tim Robey
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
A hilarious comedy and a thrilling action film. The General has it all.
January 23, 2014 | Rating: 5/5
Philip Concannon
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
The General isn’t likely to be the favorite opus of the star’s purist fans, but it’s the one with the trappings of ambition and historical poesy
November 11, 2008 | Rating: 4/4
Bill Weber
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Spectacular chases, fires and explosions are captured with fluid camerawork. There are no stunt doubles for Keaton and of course no digital effects.
April 2, 2008 | Rating: 5/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
It’s hard to imagine Buster Keaton without trains.
May 13, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Josh Larsen
LarsenOnFilm
Keaton shows signs of vaulting ambition in The General… That he fails to get across is due to the scantiness of his material as compared with the length of his film; he has also displayed woefully bad judgment in deciding just where and when to stop.
October 7, 2021
Robert E. Sherwood
LIFE
Buster Keaton is brilliant in the film.
March 24, 2021
Sarah Brinks
Battleship Pretension
All but required viewing for anyone with an interest in comedy, film, film comedy, history, film history, or historical comedy film.
November 22, 2020 | Rating: 10/10
Grant Watson
Fiction Machine
The peak of silent cinema.
August 11, 2020 | Rating: 5/5
Matt Neal
ABC Radio (Australia)
One of the greatest of all silent films.
July 27, 2020 | Rating: 10/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins…
Plot
The naked corpse of Captain Elisabeth Campbell, daughter of Lieutenant General “Fighting Joe” Campbell, is found staked out on the urban warfare range of Fort MacCallum. Army CID detectives and ex-lovers Paul Brenner and Sara Sunhill are called in to investigate, and find themselves wrapped up in a maelstrom of sexual impropriety and misguided face-saving.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
No goofy or funny or odd comments were found in the Fresh Kernels database for The General.
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Wings
Wings (1927)
87%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
Subsequent war epics may have borrowed heavily from the original Best Picture winner, but they’ve all lacked Clara Bow’s luminous screen presence and William Wellman’s deft direction
Wings is a movie that will make you feel like you’re flying high in the sky with the brave aviators of World War I. Sure, there are some sappy moments, but they’re balanced out by the heart-pumping action scenes that will leave you on the edge of your seat. The acting is top-notch, and the flying scenes are truly a sight to behold. It’s no wonder that Wings is considered a classic in the world of cinema. So buckle up and get ready for takeoff, because this movie is a wild ride!
Production Company(ies)
Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
TV-PG
Year of Release
1927
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Stereo
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Aspect ratio:1.33 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 15, 1927 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 24, 2007
Genre(s)
War
Keyword(s)
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Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Charles “Buddy” Rogers – Jack Powell
Richard Arlen – David Armstrong
Jobyna Ralston – Sylvia Lewis
Gary Cooper – Cadet White
El Brendel – Herman Schwimpf
Director(s)
William A. Wellman
Writer(s)
John Monk Saunders, Hope Loring, Louis D. Lighton, Julian Johnson
Producer(s)
Lucien Hubbard, Adolph Zukor, Jesse L. Lasky
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (60) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (56) | Rotten (4)
A great deal of sentimental and weepy material is thrust into the tale here and there, along with long stretches of what may be termed for want of a better designation, “just war.”
February 10, 2021
Wilella Waldorf
New York Post
TOP CRITIC
Charles Rogers and Richard Arlen share honors as stars, with Clara Row as the feminine lead. While the picture is rather long, it holds the interest.
February 9, 2021
Bernice Foy
Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com
TOP CRITIC
Wings is unquestionably the dazzle and pyrotechnics of the screen fulfilled in a new sphere, and teems with twentieth century timeliness.
February 9, 2021
Edwin Schallert
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
The picture is almost too real. It brings war so terribly near and makes so fearsomely true the awfulness of combat in the air, even while it thrills and draws homage for those whose skill and courage accomplish such marvelous feats.
February 9, 2021
Ella H. McCormick
Detroit Free Press
TOP CRITIC
It is brilliant, poignant, and honest work, close copy of the tragic, flaming tapestry woven in the skies “over there.”
February 9, 2021
Mae Tinee
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
Charles Rogers and Richard Arlen, who share joint honors for their remarkable acting and their more remarkable flying, ascend to the place of genuine heroes from the mere rank of the actor.
February 9, 2021
Inquirer Staff
Philadelphia Inquirer
TOP CRITIC
In my opinion, it’s not possible to create a perfect film, but Wings, in all of its cinematic glory, comes incredibly close.
March 23, 2022 | Rating: 9/10
Kyle Bain
Film Threat
Embodying all the wonder of the mechanical age in vivid spectacle, Wings comes as one of the definitely great pictures which are now being made more frequently.
February 9, 2021
NZ Herald Staff
New Zealand Herald
Since the proof of a picture lies in the selling, the outstanding fact about Wings, Paramount’s latest bid for roadshow fame, is that it is worth two dollars of any man’s money for the sake of the thrills it provides.
February 9, 2021
Epes W. Sargent
Moving Picture World
When all is said and done, however, we must toast again the countless daring aviators who “stunted” their ways all over the skies of Bexar County, Texas, to provide the proper scenic and thrilling background for the picture.
February 9, 2021
Landon Laird
Kansas City Star
By all means see Wings.
February 9, 2021
Shadow Stage
Photoplay
It is spectacular in its appeal and the spectator should forget all about its weakly-built story and accept it as a frame for the projection of the airplane episodes.
February 9, 2021
Laurence Reid
Motion Picture News…
Plot
Brothers Brian and Joe Hackett attempt to run an airline on the New England island of Nantucket while surrounded by their various wacky friends and employees.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The film features a cameo from a young Gary Cooper.
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The Way of All Flesh
The Way of All Flesh (1927)
84%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: NA
The Way of All Flesh is a film that showcases the brilliance of Emil Jannings, who delivers a performance that is both humorous and poignant. The attention to detail in the backgrounds and the overall production is impressive, but unfortunately, the third section of the film falls short with its excessive use of tear-jerking tactics. Nevertheless, the film is a forerunner of a new kind of popular tragedy that uses popular emotion without exploiting it. It is a powerful lesson on the frailty of mankind and a worthy medium for Jannings’ genius. The film is a composite of all the great, and Jannings himself is the greatest of all.
The Way of All Flesh is a classic film that has stood the test of time. Critics have praised the attention to detail and the powerful performance of Emil Jannings. But let’s be real, the third section is a bit of a tear-jerker. I mean, they really threw everything at us except for onions! Jannings is a true master of his craft, with Chaplin-like humor and pathos, and the film itself is a serious and dignified tragedy that doesn’t exploit emotions. It’s a story that could be anyone’s, with relatable characters and a powerful message about the fragility of humanity. Overall, The Way of All Flesh is a must-see for any film lover, just make sure you have some tissues handy for that third act.
Production Company(ies)
Mappa Genco
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Approved
Year of Release
1927
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 30m
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jun 25, 1927 Original
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Emil Jannings, Belle Bennett, Phyllis Haver, Donald Keith, Fred Kohler Sr., directed by Victor Fleming, written by Lajos Bíró, Jules Furthman, Julian Johnson, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Ella H McCormick, Wilella Waldorf, Edmund Wilson, Irene Thirer, Mae Tinee, Patrick J Monkhouse, Carl Sandburg, Robert E Sherwood, Mila Landis, NZ Herald Staff, KC Star Staff, Lorena Drummond, MPAA rating, sacrifice, temptation, family man, bank worker, Chicago, gang leader, train, identity, melodrama, Emil Jannings’ outstanding performance
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Belle Bennett – Mrs. Schilling
Phyllis Haver – The Temptress
Donald Keith – August, junior
Fred Kohler Sr. – The Tough
Victor Fleming – Director
Director(s)
Victor Fleming
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (42) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (37) | Rotten (5)
Great care has been shown in the backgrounds for this photodrama and meticulous attention to detail has been exercised.
July 14, 2021
Ella H. McCormick
Detroit Free Press
TOP CRITIC
Are the early and middle portions of the picture good enough to outweigh the atrocious third section in which every known tear-inducer but the homely onion is tossed at the audience? Thinking it over calmly, we are inclined to answer in the affirmative.
July 14, 2021
Wilella Waldorf
New York Post
TOP CRITIC
The producers have been so much afraid of launching the European Jannings without sufficient ballast of American hokum… that they have wasted much first-rate ability on what is essentially a maudlin film.
July 14, 2021
Edmund Wilson
The New Republic
TOP CRITIC
The Way of All Flesh, poignant, powerful melodrama… proves only what we already know — that Jannings is the greatest of all character actors among us.
May 20, 2021
Irene Thirer
New York Daily News
TOP CRITIC
[Jannings] has the Chaplin humor and far more than the Chaplin pathos… He is a better villain than Wallace Beery. He rivals Chaney In the art of makeup. He is a composite of all the great, and himself the greatest of all.
May 20, 2021
Mae Tinee
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
This film matters, because it foreruns a new, serious, and honourable kind of popular tragedy, using popular emotion, not exploiting it. Dignity has come into the American commercial film, and Vic Fleming deserves some credit for it.
May 20, 2021
Patrick J. Monkhouse
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Jannings is incomparably the greatest of all screen actors, unless it be that the aforesaid Charles Spencer Chaplin can tie him.
December 14, 2021
Carl Sandburg
Chicago Daily News
Mr. Jannings is as good as he was in The Last Laugh and Variety, if not better; the picture itself, while not quite up to the high level of these two outstanding instances, is creditable and admirable.
October 5, 2021
Robert E. Sherwood
LIFE
Even the artificialities of Hollywood have not yet touched the fine acting of Jannings, as is proved by his excellent character work in The Way of All Flesh.
May 21, 2021
Mila Landis
Sacramento Bee
It is a wonderful story, wonderfully portrayed, and provides a worthy medium for the genius of Emil Jannings.
May 21, 2021
NZ Herald Staff
New Zealand Herald
The Way of All Flesh might be your story or mine. Its setting might be our homes, and our families might be its characters. It is the unsuspected drama that walks past us on the street and the mute tragedy one reads in the eyes of old men.
May 20, 2021
KC Star Staff
Kansas City Star
The Way of All Flesh is a saga of sacrifice, the coming of temptation in the life of a simple, home-loving man — a powerful lesson on the frailty of mankind.
May 20, 2021
Lorena Drummond
Austin American-Statesman…
Plot
Paul Kriza is a cashier of a bank in a small town, and the happy husband of Anna and the father of four children. He is sent to New York to deliver some securities for the bank. There, he is tagged as easy-pickings by a con-game gang and Mary Brown, gang accomplice, proves he is. Waking up in the morning he discovers he has been robbed of the securities and, when he confronts the gang, he is hit on the head and taken out to be left on a railroad track. He comes to, struggles with the henchman and the man is killed when a train comes roaring by. Paul escapes but his watch is found and he is reported as the dead man. But he can’t go home again.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels praises Emil Jannings’ outstanding performance in The Way of All Flesh, calling him “incomparably the greatest of all screen actors.”
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Lucifer
Lucifer
89%RT Audience Score:
Creator: Tom Kapinos
Starring: Tom Ellis, Lauren German, DB Woodside, Kevin Alejandro, Lesley-Ann Brandt
Foreign Language, Netflix
Year of Release
2016
Technical Specs
Color: Color
Sound mix: Dolby Digital, Stereo, Dolby
Aspect ratio: 16:9 HD
Language(s):
Country of origin: India
Original premiere:
Newest season premiere:
Genre(s)
Crime, Drama, Music, Political, Thriller, War
Keyword(s)
Crime Drama Movie, Foreign Language Drama Movie, Mollywood Drama Movie, Political Drama Movie, Thriller, Movies Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, Movies Written by Murali Gopy, Movies Starring Mohanlal, Aashirvad Cinemas Movie, Goodwill Entertainments Movie, Movies from 2019, Movies from the 2010s, Low Budget Movie, Movies from India, Malayalam Language, Tamil Language, South Asian Writer, South Asian Producer, South Asian Director, South Asian Lead Cast, Asian Writer, Asian Producer, Asian Director, Asian Lead Cast
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Tom Ellis
Ellis
Lucifer
Lauren German German
Chloe
DB Woodside Woodside
Amenadiel
Kevin Alejandro Alejandro
Dan
Lesley-Ann Brandt Brandt
Maze
Rachael Harris Harris
Linda Martin
Director(s)
Writer(s)
Executive(s)
NA
Awards & Nominations
NA
Synopsis (Warning: Spoilers!)
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The Gold Rush
The Gold Rush (1925)
97%RT Audience Score: 93%
Awards & Nominations: NA
A delightful blend of slapstick humor, poignant emotion, and social commentary, The Gold Rush encapsulates Chaplin’s strengths as a writer, director, and star.
If you’re looking for a movie that’s got it all – laughs, tears, and a little bit of a message – then The Gold Rush is your ticket to a good time. Charlie Chaplin really outdid himself with this one, showing off his skills as a writer, director, and leading man. You’ll be rolling on the floor with the slapstick humor, but don’t be surprised if you find yourself getting a little misty-eyed at some of the more touching moments. And if you’re into social commentary, well, there’s a little something for you too. All in all, The Gold Rush is a goldmine of entertainment.
Production Company(ies)
Charles Chaplin Productions,
Distributor
United Artists
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Sierra Nevada Mountains, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Passed
Year of Release
1925
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Color:Color
Black and White -
Sound mix:Silent (original release)
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Aspect ratio:1.33 : 1
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Runtime:1h 22m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jun 26, 1925 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 12, 2012
Genre(s)
Adventure
Keyword(s)
silent comedy, adventure, Charlie Chaplin, Mack Swain, Tom Murray, Georgia Hale, Betty Morrissey, Kay Deslys, English, United Artists, Academy, producer, writer, director, actor, social commentary, slapstick humor, poignant emotion, box office performance, budget, critic reviews, reviewed by, MPAA rating, audience score, original language, release date, distributor, aspect ratio, cast and crew, top critics, fresh, audience reviews, physical comedy, dark humor, theatrical performances, outstanding humor, outstanding editing, harsh realities of life, hope, narration, memorable scenes, moving, funny, horror movies, MCU movies, TV shows, streaming, news, podcast, careers
Worldwide gross: $26,916
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $568,326
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,708
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 61,977
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Mack Swain – Big Jim McKay
Tom Murray – Black Larsen
Georgia Hale – Georgia
Betty Morrissey – Georgia’s friend (uncredited)
Kay Deslys – Georgia’s Friend (uncredited)
Director(s)
Charlie Chaplin
Writer(s)
Charlie Chaplin
Producer(s)
Charlie Chaplin
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (51) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (51)
The first comedy of epic proportions has reached the screen.
April 19, 2019
Edwin Schallert
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Chaplin is the apotheosis of the world’s despised and downtrodden, and also their hope; he heralds a revolution in anarchic beauty.
July 29, 2013
Richard Brody
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
I prophesied that Chaplin, with his finer comedy and his less spectacular farce, would not be able to hold his popularity against it. What has happened is precisely the reverse of what I predicted.
January 23, 2013
Edmund Wilson
The New Republic
TOP CRITIC
The result is a sight for sore eyes, for old-style Chaplin fans and novitiates alike.
September 14, 2012
James Agee
TIME Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Even with its (likely dictated) propaganda on behalf of the now-superfluous 1942 edition, this set restores a high watermark in cinematic comedy to nearly full glory.
June 22, 2012
Bill Weber
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
What’s surprising when one takes a fresh look at The Gold Rush is how much else there is, too, not just in terms of set pieces.
December 20, 2011 | Rating: 3/4
Jaime N. Christley
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Sadness at the heart of laughter: it is certain that, with The Gold Rush, Chaplin perfectly expressed this emotion.
May 26, 2022
André Bazin
L’Obs (France)
A monumental, historic comedy.
April 14, 2022
Diane Carson
KDHX (St. Louis)
One of Charlie Chaplin’s most endearing and popular works.
July 27, 2020 | Rating: 10/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
Chaplin’s greatest comedy is also his most recognizable.
June 30, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Michael J. Casey
Boulder Weekly
Some moments of the film encapsulate Chaplin’s imagination and skill. [Full Review in Spanish]
September 23, 2019
Diego Galán
El Pais (Spain)
Charles Chaplin scores once again one of his greatest triumphs. [Full Review in Spanish]
September 16, 2019
Elena de la Torre
Cine-Mundial…
Plot
A lone prospector ventures into Alaska looking for gold. He gets mixed up with some burly characters and falls in love with the beautiful Georgia. He tries to win her heart with his singular charm.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
There is no goofy or funny or odd comment about the film on Fresh Kernels.
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Battleship Potemkin
Battleship Potemkin (1925)
91%RT Audience Score: 86%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win
A technical masterpiece, Battleship Potemkin is Soviet cinema at its finest, and its montage editing techniques remain influential to this day.
Battleship Potemkin is a film that has stood the test of time, and for good reason. It’s a masterpiece that combines stunning visuals with a powerful message about collective action and the fight against oppression. Even nearly 90 years after its release, it still manages to get the pulse racing and leave a lasting impact on viewers. Sure, it may have a highbrow reputation, but don’t let that put you off – this is essential cinema that everyone should experience at least once. Plus, who doesn’t love a good mutiny and revolt story?
Production Company(ies)
Revolution Studios, Red Om Films, Hughes Entertainment,
Distributor
Amkino Corporation, Reel Media International [us], Grapevine Video, Image Entertainment Inc.
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Sevastopol, Crimea, Ukraine
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
1925
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Color:Color
Black and White -
Sound mix:Silent
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Aspect ratio:1.25 : 1
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Runtime:1h 7m
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Language(s):Russian, English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 5, 1926 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 4, 2003
Genre(s)
History/Mystery & thriller
Keyword(s)
starring Aleksandr Antonov, directed by Sergei M Eisenstein, written by Nina Agadzhanova, Nikolay Aseev, Sergei M Eisenstein, Sergei Tretyakov, History, Mystery & Thriller, Drama, box office gross $51.0K, reviewed by Wilella Waldorf, Pamela Hutchinson, Robert Herring, Michael Wilmington, Richard Brody, Mordaunt Hall, Edwin Seaver, Don Ray, Philip French, David Parkinson, Sam Wigley, MPAA rating N/A, produced by Jacob Bliokh, aspect ratio Academy (1.33:1), Grigory Vakulinchuk, Commander Golikov, Chief Officer Giliarovsky, Militant Sailor, Woman on the Steps, Officer
Worldwide gross: $61,389
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,296,217
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,533
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 141,354
US/Canada gross: $51,198
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,081,036
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,167
US/Canada opening weekend: $5,641
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $119,109
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,871
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Vladimir Barskiy – Commander Golikov
Grigoriy Aleksandrov – Chief Officer Giliarovsky
Mikhail Gomorov – Militant Sailor
Repnikova – Woman on the Steps
Marusov – Officer
Director(s)
Sergei M. Eisenstein
Writer(s)
Nina Agadzhanova, Nikolay Aseev, Sergei M. Eisenstein, Sergei Tretyakov
Producer(s)
Jacob Bliokh
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 win
Academy Awards
All Critics (49) | Top Critics (19) | Fresh (49)
Potemkin tells, with a good deal of striking detail and with considerable pictorial effectiveness, a stern narrative of mutiny and revolt.
October 8, 2020
Wilella Waldorf
New York Post
TOP CRITIC
Because Battleship Potemkin is an appeal to fellow-feeling and collective action, it is only right that the restoration work creates a more immersive film, one that places no barriers between a 21st-century audience and its monumentally powerful imagery.
March 18, 2020
Pamela Hutchinson
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
The thing that matters is that Soviet [cinema], while being propagandist, contains a use of all the different branches of film-making which is recognised and practised in no other country.
December 12, 2015
Robert Herring
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
The most brilliant of all Soviet silent films.
August 21, 2013 | Rating: 4/4
Michael Wilmington
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
The cinema’s first modernist… was the Soviet director Sergei Eisenstein. As his most famous work, Battleship Potemkin, from 1925, shows, his analytical, quasi-scientific methods bore the mark of both aesthetic and political upheavals.
August 21, 2013
Richard Brody
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
The director displays a vivid imagination and an artistic appreciation of motion picture values.
August 29, 2011
Mordaunt Hall
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
Potemkin is a complete break from anything hitherto known in the art of the motion picture.
April 10, 2020
Edwin Seaver
The New Masses
What was once the darling of the cinematic few has become the masterpiece of the masses (you should pardon the expression).
January 8, 2020
Don Ray
Los Angeles Free Press
Potemkin is a vital viewing experience that transcends its landmark/milestone status.
May 1, 2011
Philip French
Observer (UK)
Don’t be put off by its highbrow reputation, this is essential cinema.
April 28, 2011 | Rating: 5/5
David Parkinson
Radio Times
Nearly 90 years on, Eisenstein’s masterpiece is still guaranteed to get the pulse racing.
April 26, 2011 | Rating: 5/5
Sam Wigley
Total Film
Battleship Potemkin is agitprop, but cinematically magnificent agitprop…
April 26, 2010
Sean Axmaker
Turner Classic Movies Online…
Plot
Based on the historical events the movie tells the story of a riot at the battleship Potemkin. What started as a protest strike when the crew was given rotten meat for dinner ended in a riot. The sailors raised the red flag and tried to ignite the revolution in their home port Odessa.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Battleship Potemkin features a cast of mostly non-professional actors.
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Sherlock Jr 1924
Sherlock, Jr. (1924)
93%RT Audience Score: 95%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Sherlock Jr. is a cinematic masterpiece that showcases Buster Keaton’s unparalleled genius in both physical comedy and film form. Keaton’s ability to seamlessly blend humor with groundbreaking technical achievements is nothing short of astounding. The film’s exploration of the relationship between film and the subconscious is both profound and ahead of its time. Keaton’s deadpan performance and witty intertitles add to the film’s fat-free storytelling, making it a true gem of American cinema. With its self-referentiality, impeccable stunts, and eye-popping cinematography, Sherlock Jr. remains a timeless classic that continues to inspire and entertain audiences today.
Sherlock Jr. is a classic Buster Keaton film that will have you laughing out loud and marveling at his incredible stunts. This short silent film is a true masterpiece of physical comedy and cinematic innovation. Keaton’s deadpan performance and witty intertitles make for a rattling-good story that is both clever and hilarious. Whether you’re a fan of silent films or just looking for a good laugh, Sherlock Jr. is a must-see. So grab some popcorn and get ready for a wild ride through the world of Buster Keaton!
Production Company(ies)
Netflix
Distributor
Image Entertainment Inc., Kino Video, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release Type
Streaming
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
1924
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:48m
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Language(s):English
ALL CAST, AUSPICES, AND BELOW THE LINE
SEASON 4 (2016-2017)
SEASON 3 (2013-2014)
SEASON 2 (2011-2012)
SEASON (2015-2016)
SEASON 1 (2010-2011)
DEVELOPMENT (2011-2012) -
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 21, 1924 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 11, 2012
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Ward Crane, Joe Keaton, Erwin Connelly, Kewpie Morgan, directed by Buster Keaton, written by Clyde Bruckman, Jean Havez, Joseph A Mitchell, comedy, drama, action, romance, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Mabel McElliott, Dave Kehr, Tom Milne, David Parkinson, Kenneth Turan, Emma Simmonds, Rob Gonsalves, Josh Larsen, Robert E Sherwood, Mike Massie, Tom Shone, MPAA rating, produced by Joseph M Schenck, Buster Keaton
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Kathryn McGuire – The Girl
Ward Crane – The Sheik, The Villain
Joe Keaton – The Girl’s Father, Man on Film Screen
Erwin Connelly – The Hired Man, The Butler
Kewpie Morgan – Conspirator (uncredited)
Director – Buster Keaton
Producers – Joseph M. Schenck, Buster Keaton
Writers – Clyde Bruckman, Jean Havez, Joseph A. Mitchell
Director(s)
Buster Keaton
Writer(s)
Clyde Bruckman, Jean Havez, Joseph A. Mitchell
Producer(s)
Joseph M. Schenck, Buster Keaton
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (27) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (25) | Rotten (2)
Lots of people must find Buster’s conduct laughable, else he would not continue making comedies… I have not found one yet. Therefore, Buster must have charm. Perhaps he is caviar to the general, and I am one of the latter class.
May 17, 2021
Mabel McElliott
New York Daily News
TOP CRITIC
Keaton’s appreciation of the formal paradoxes of the medium is astounding; his observations on the relationship between film and the subconscious are groundbreaking and profound. And it’s a laugh riot, too.
May 29, 2015
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Keaton’s third feature under his own steam is an incredible technical accomplishment, but also an almost Pirandellian exploration of the nature of cinematic reality.
May 29, 2015
Tom Milne
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
Buster Keaton’s third and shortest feature ranks among his best.
May 29, 2015 | Rating: 5/5
David Parkinson
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
A master of movement and stillness, Keaton developed a comedy style that was as intellectual as it was physical, and this small gem shows us why he’s as purely American a film genius as the motion pictures have produced.
May 29, 2015
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Sherlock Jr. is notable for a series of scintillating, near-inexplicable stunts, Keaton’s characteristically dexterous and deadpan performance, as well as for its fat-free rattling-good storytelling and witty intertitles.
May 29, 2015
Emma Simmonds
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
If you haven’t seen it, you’re going to have to.
November 23, 2022 | Rating: A
Rob Gonsalves
Rob’s Movie Vault
Genius is offering a metacommentary on film form and pulling off a banana-peel gag in the same movie…
April 26, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Josh Larsen
LarsenOnFilm
Like all Keaton comedies Sherlock, Jr., is constructed with amazing ingenuity.
October 7, 2021
Robert E. Sherwood
LIFE
An essential and important part of the evolution of silent comedy, renowned for its technical achievements and careful approach to storytelling.
July 30, 2020 | Rating: 10/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
Self-referentiality, impeccable stunts and eye-popping cinematography: Keaton’s grace and visual wit are unmatched even today.
April 12, 2020
Tom Shone
Sunday Times (UK)
Sherlock Jr. (1924) is stone-faced director/producer Buster Keaton’s marvelously inventive, short silent film era, comic fantasy – his third and shortest feature film. It was filled with the comedian’s trademark physical gags…
October 4, 2019 | Rating: A+
Tim Dirks
Filmsite…
Plot
A movie projectionist who dreams of being a detective is framed for a crime and uses his amateur detective skills to clear his name in Buster Keaton’s 1924 comedy/drama “Sherlock, Jr.”
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels doesn’t say anything goofy or funny about the film Signed in Skip to Main Content.
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Safety Last 1923
Safety Last (1923)
94%RT Audience Score: 93%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Safety Last, the 1923 classic comedy film starring Harold Lloyd, is a masterpiece of physical comedy and death-defying stunts. While some may question the morality of finding humor in the perilous situations Lloyd finds himself in, there is no denying the sheer entertainment value of this film. From the iconic clock tower scene to the hilarious antics of Lloyd’s character, Safety Last is a timeless classic that still manages to elicit laughter and gasps from audiences today. Lloyd’s comedic timing and inventive stunts are a testament to his genius, and the film’s enduring popularity is a testament to its status as one of the greatest comedies of all time.
Safety Last is a classic comedy that has stood the test of time. Critics from the past and present have raved about Harold Lloyd’s hilarious stunts and impeccable comedic timing. Even though the film was made almost 100 years ago, it still manages to capture the attention of modern audiences. Watching Lloyd climb a building and dangle from a clock is both thrilling and hilarious. It’s no wonder that Safety Last has become a beloved classic that continues to entertain audiences today. So, if you’re looking for a good laugh and some heart-pumping action, give Safety Last a watch!
Production Company(ies)
DUST
Distributor
Pathé Exchange Inc., Continental Home Vídeo [br]
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
1923
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 14m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 1, 1923 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 5, 2007
Genre(s)
Comedy
Keyword(s)
silent film, comedy, Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Bill Strother, Noah Young, Westcott Clarke, Mickey Daniels, Fred Newmeyer, Sam Taylor, Jeffrey Vance, Hal Roach, Kevin Brownlow, Sam Taylor, H M Walker, Tim Whelan, Pathé Exchange Inc., Continental Home Vídeo [br], Pathé, Hal Roach Studios Inc., box office, budget, critic reviews, MPAA rating, visual effects, slapstick comedy, New York City, store manager, human fly, crazy stunt, acrophobia, laughter, danger, inventiveness, twisty narrative, hilarious, iconic scene, stunt work, spectacle, likable, charming, climbing stunt, mattress, comedy method, photocomic entertainment, physical logic, silent films, hair-raising stunts, modern comedy, mirthful screen triumphs, brilliant comedy success, tricks, friends, fabric sale, perilously, pigeons, wooden beam, ledge, likable, charming, danger, climbing stunt, mattress, safety last
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $5,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $115,429,329
Production budget ranking: 329
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $62,158,694
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Mildred Davis – The Girl
Bill Strother – The Pal
Noah Young – The Law
Westcott Clarke – The Floorwalker
Mickey Daniels – Newsboy (uncredited)
Director – Fred Newmeyer, Sam Taylor
Producer – Jeffrey Vance, Hal Roach, Kevin Brownlow
Writer – Sam Taylor, H. M. Walker, Hal Roach, Tim Whelan
Director(s)
Fred Newmeyer, Sam Taylor
Writer(s)
Sam Taylor, H. M. Walker, Hal Roach, Tim Whelan
Producer(s)
Jeffrey Vance, Hal Roach, Kevin Brownlow
Film Festivals
Cannes
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (73) | Top Critics (22) | Fresh (71) | Rotten (2)
Why [people] should be supposed to find entertainment and not torture in seeing another human on the point of falling to certain death is a mystery to what intelligence I possess. However, there are six reels of it, and it proved vastly entertaining.
February 22, 2023
Inez Cunningham
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
As for Lloyd, we always knew he was funny, but we never realized how funny until this one. It isn’t only that he does funny stunts; his comedy method Itself is perfect of its own original kind.
February 22, 2023
Grace Kingsley
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
As photocomic entertainment it is in a class by itself. We have rarely heard people laugh and shriek in a theatre as they did yesterday.
February 22, 2023
P.W. Gallico
New York Daily News
TOP CRITIC
This Harold Lloyd high-class low comedy has thrills as well as guffaws.
February 22, 2023
Sime Silverman
Variety
TOP CRITIC
Strong nerves are essential while viewing the hair-raising stunts of Harold Lloyd in his latest release, Safety Last.
February 22, 2023
New York Post Staff
New York Post
TOP CRITIC
It is a breathless thill picture, perfectly made, as [Lloyd’s] pictures always are, but lacking the spark of originality he usually endows his work with.
February 22, 2023
Helen Klumph
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
… apart from the long shots featuring a stuntman, that’s Lloyd himself scrambling up the bricks and cornices, thanks to a mix of nervy stuntsmanship and ingenious location shooting….
April 14, 2023
Sean Axmaker
Stream on Demand
It goes like lightning and seems supercharged by creativity and by the comedy of physical logic particular to silent films.
April 5, 2023 | Rating: A
Rob Gonsalves
Rob’s Movie Vault
A distinctively modern comedy in 1923; 100 years on it remains so. More than ever, we’re all hanging from that clock, trying not to panic as a disinterested, preoccupied world scurries below us, indifferent to our passions and pain.
April 1, 2023 | Rating: 5/5
Bill Newcott
The Saturday Evening Post
In Safety Last the inimitable Harold Lloyd adds another brilliant comedy success to his long list of mirthful screen triumphs.
March 16, 2023
George T. Pardy
Exhibitor’s Trade Review
The large and growing number of Harold Lloyd fans will enjoy Safety Last. It is full of the tricks which have earned him his friends, and in some scenes he is probably funnier than in any previous picture.
February 22, 2023
Carl Sandburg
Chicago Daily News
The technique of this production… [is] truly marvelous. [Full review in Spanish]
February 22, 2023
María Luz Morales (Felipe Centeno)
La Vanguardia (Spain)…
Plot
A man moves to New York City to support his girlfriend, but when he hears of a store manager offering $1,000 to anyone who can draw people to his store, he convinces his friend to climb the building and split the profit with him, leading to a crazy stunt.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels doesn’t provide any goofy or funny comments about the film Safety Last.
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Nosferatu a Symphony of Horror
Nosferatu, a Symphony of Horror (Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens) (Nosferatu the Vampire) (1922)
93%RT Audience Score: 87%
Awards & Nominations: NA
One of the silent era’s most influential masterpieces, Nosferatu’s eerie, gothic feel — and a chilling performance from Max Schreck as the vampire — set the template for the horror films that followed.
If you’re looking for a good scare, look no further than Nosferatu. This classic horror film may be silent, but it still packs a punch with its creepy atmosphere and unforgettable imagery. From the terrifying Count Orlok to the haunting shots of wolves and old women, Nosferatu will leave you feeling spooked long after the credits roll. Plus, it’s always fun to see where it all began for horror cinema. So grab some popcorn, turn off the lights, and prepare to be scared out of your wits!
Production Company(ies)
Stanley Kubrick Productions,
Distributor
GoodTimes Home Video [us], Reel Media International [us], Grapevine Video, Image Entertainment Inc., Sinister Cinema, Republic Pictures, Hollywood’s Attic, Video Yesteryear, Kino Video, BijouFlix Releasing
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Starhrad Castle, Nezbudská Lúcka, Slovakia
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
1922
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Silent
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Aspect ratio:1.33 : 1
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Runtime:1h 5m
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Language(s):German, English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 5, 1922 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 2, 2001
Genre(s)
Horror/Fantasy
Keyword(s)
Horror, Fantasy, German, Silent Film, Max Schreck, Gustav von Wangenheim, Greta Schroeder, F.W Murnau, Henrik Galeen, Bram Stoker, Enrico Dieckmann, Albin Grau, Academy, 35mm, GoodTimes Home Video, Reel Media International, Grapevine Video, Image Entertainment Inc., Sinister Cinema, Republic Pictures, Hollywood’s Attic, Video Yesteryear, Kino Video, BijouFlix Releasing, Neptune Frost, 18 1/2, H.P Lovecraft’s Witch House, 11th Hour Cleaning, Sh*t Saves the World, Stay Prayed Up, Final Caller, Girl in the Picture, Hello, Goodbye, Everything in Between, Confessions from the Hart, The Prey: Legend of Karnoctus, The Sea Beast, Moon, 66 Questions, Dreaming Walls: Inside the Chelsea Hotel, The Road to Galena, Incantation, Dangerous Liaisons, Jewel, Warriors on the Field, Fair Play, Tomatometer, Audience Score, Critics Consensus, Box Office Performance, Budget, Reviewed by Kate Cameron, Tom Huddleston, Noel Murray, Peter Bradshaw, Mordaunt Hall, Kevin Thomas, Neely Swanson, Dennis Harvey, Bianca Garner, Joanne Laurier, Matt Brunson, Horror Movies, Best Horror Movies, MCU Movies, Best Netflix Series, TV Premiere Dates, Fresh Kernels
Worldwide gross: $19,054
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $421,816
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,780
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 46,000
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Alexander Granach – Knock
Gustav von Wangenheim – Hutter
Greta Schroeder – Ellen Hutter
G.H. Schnell – Westenra
Ruth Landshoff – Annie – Harding’s Frau
Director(s)
F.W. Murnau
Writer(s)
Henrik Galeen, Bram Stoker
Producer(s)
Enrico Dieckmann, Albin Grau
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (70) | Top Critics (20) | Fresh (68) | Rotten (2)
The action of the picture is so disconnected as to make the continuity confusing. However, this one certainly holds interest, for its extreme weirdness and its unusual photography.
January 8, 2021 | Rating: 2/4
Kate Cameron
New York Daily News
TOP CRITIC
So this is it: ground zero, the birth of horror cinema.
October 14, 2014
Tom Huddleston
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
The movie’s best effect is its star…He looks every bit like an actual demonic wild-thing, retrieved from deep within the German wilderness and trotted out to perform for Murnau’s camera.
November 19, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
Noel Murray
The Dissolve
TOP CRITIC
There is pure expressionist inspiration in Murnau’s juxtaposition of the malign wolves and the terrified old women: a poetry of fear.
October 24, 2013 | Rating: 5/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
It is the sort of thing one could watch at midnight without its having much effect upon one’s slumbering hours.
August 21, 2013
Mordaunt Hall
New York Times
TOP CRITIC
Never mind that much of the story of this first important screen version of the Dracula legend seems corny and dated, for what counts is its atmosphere and its images, which are timeless in their power.
August 21, 2013
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Do not expect subtlety. With only title cards, symbolism, and a broader style of acting than we are accustomed to, Murnau makes use of them all to propel his story forward.
March 5, 2022
Neely Swanson
Easy Reader (California)
One of the masterpieces of silent
January 7, 2022
Dennis Harvey
48 Hills
It long earned its place among the most terrifying films of all-time; maybe it’s time it took its place as one of the most progressive on a thematic level.
October 29, 2021
Bianca Garner
In Their Own League
This dark, lacerating work is a response, passed through the director’s … artistic filters, to the monumental devastation of the war (and the 1918 flu pandemic related to it, which also killed tens of millions).
February 26, 2021
Joanne Laurier
World Socialist Web Site
Nosferatu remains the best vampire movie of all time. It possesses a strain of sheer dread not captured by any subsequent bloodsucker film.
October 28, 2020 | Rating: 4/4
Matt Brunson
Film Frenzy
F.W Murnau’s 1922 Gothic masterpiece in many ways, paved the way for genre horror films and completely encapsulated audiences at the time of its release.
May 30, 2020
Holly Edwards
Film Inquiry…
Plot
Wisbourg, Germany based estate agent Knock dispatches his associate, Hutter, to Count Orlok’s castle in Transylvania as the Count wants to purchase an isolated house in Wisbourg. They plan on selling him the one across the way from Hutter’s own home. Hutter leaves his innocent wife, Ellen, with some friends while he is away. Hutter’s trek is an unusual one, with many locals not wanting to take him near the castle where strange events have been occurring. Once at the castle, Hutter does manage to sell the Count the house, but he also notices and feels unusual occurrences, primarily feeling like there is a dark shadow hanging over him, even in the daytime when the Count is unusually asleep. Hutter eventually sees the Count’s sleeping chamber in a crypt, and based on a book he has recently read, believes the Count is really a vampire or Nosferatu. While Hutter is trapped in the castle, the Count, hiding in a shipment of coffins, makes his way to Wisbourg, causing death along his way, which most attribute to the plague. Hutter himself tries to rush home to save his town and most importantly save Ellen from Nosferatu’s imminent arrival. In Wisbourg, Ellen can feel the impending darkness as Nosferatu gets closer. But she learns that a sinless woman can sacrifice herself to kill the vampire. Will Hutter be able to save Ellen either from Nosferatu and/or her self-sacrifice?
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels doesn’t provide any goofy or funny comments about the film or its cast.
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The Kid
The Kid (1921)
98%RT Audience Score: 95%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Charles Chaplin’ irascible Tramp is given able support from Jackie Coogan as The Kid in this slapstick masterpiece, balancing the guffaws with moments of disarming poignancy.
If you’re looking for a good laugh and a few heartwarming moments, then you gotta check out Charlie Chaplin’s “The Kid”. The Tramp is up to his usual shenanigans, but this time he’s got a little sidekick in the form of Jackie Coogan as The Kid. These two are a dynamic duo of slapstick comedy and emotional depth. You’ll be laughing one minute and tearing up the next. It’s a masterpiece of cinema that’ll leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Don’t miss out on this classic gem!
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
1921
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Stereo
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Aspect ratio:16:9 HD
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):
-
Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 21, 1921 Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2005
Genre(s)
Comedy/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance, Carl Miller, Granville Redmond, May White, directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Charlie Chaplin, produced by Charlie Chaplin, comedy, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Grace Kingsley, Mabel McElliott, Times (UK) Staff, Age Staff, Nick Dawson, Harry Carr, Carl Sandburg, Robert E Sherwood, John McDonald, Graeme Tuckett, directed by Charlie Chaplin, produced by Charlie Chaplin, MPAA rating, The Tramp, The Kid, The Woman, The Man, The Man’s Friend, Edna’s Maid, silent film, slapstick, orphan, adoption, fatherhood, poverty, childhood, heartwarming, emotional, classic, masterpiece, iconic, black and white, original score, Charlie Chaplin’s first full-length feature, little tramp, little orphan, melodramatic, fun, humanly played, Artful Dodger, Bowery bum, tender, literary charm, child performance, breakthrough, influential, warm comedy, personal progression, artistic ambition, emotionally heart-wrenching, child roles, slapstick comedy, political, real life issues, funny, touching, sweet, dream sequence
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Jackie Coogan – The Kid
Edna Purviance – The Woman
Carl Miller – The Man
Granville Redmond – The Man’s Friend (uncredited)
May White – Edna’s Maid (uncredited)
Director(s)
Charlie Chaplin
Writer(s)
Charlie Chaplin
Producer(s)
Charlie Chaplin
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (50) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (50)
There’s really no classifying The Kid. The best one can do is say that it has all the old melodramatic material, but so jazzed up with fun and with its drama so simply and humanly played, that it almost fools you into believing it is like life.
June 25, 2021
Grace Kingsley
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Jackie, legging it madly ‘cross corners, is almost as good for box office purposes as our own Charles, playing the Artful Dodger to a Bowery bum.
May 17, 2021
Mabel McElliott
New York Daily News
TOP CRITIC
Formerly it was the custom to say that Mr. Chaplin played down to the level of his audiences. Now it is to be hoped that he will lift his audiences up to this new level of his own.
August 5, 2020
Times (UK) Staff
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The story is only of the average order… [but] the quality of the film lies in the joyous fooling of Chaplin and the Kid.
August 5, 2020
Age Staff
The Age (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
Chaplin is, of course, hilarious, but it’s Coogan’s cherubic charm that makes this so special.
August 5, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Nick Dawson
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
To my mind The Kid is by long odds the best motion picture comedy ever made. It has more than humor; it has tenderness and literary charm. Incidentally it is the first child picture I ever saw that did not give me an acute pain to the bowels.
March 24, 2019
Harry Carr
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Those constant contenders who maintain that Charlie Chaplin is the master mummer of the movies and the world’s greatest actor, either in the silent or the spoken drama, now have another exhibit to put forward in behalf of their argument.
March 28, 2022
Carl Sandburg
Chicago Daily News
Chaplin, as always, demonstrates the marvelous quality which, in the cinema world, is so exclusively his own — the ability to be coarse without being offensive; to mix Rabelaisian wit with Chesterfieldian delicacy.
October 4, 2021
Robert E. Sherwood
LIFE
The Kid was a breakthrough for Chaplin and for the industry in the way it combined slapstick comedy with the kind of drama that touched viewers’ hearts.
August 1, 2021
John McDonald
Australian Financial Review
The Kid is a groundbreaking and immensely influential piece of work which still delivers laughs and astonishments today.
July 13, 2021 | Rating: 5/5
Graeme Tuckett
Stuff.co.nz
There are always critics out there instructing their readers to watch classic Hollywood features because of their significance or historical relevance. With The Kid you should honestly watch it because it’s an incredibly funny and warm comedy.
January 21, 2021 | Rating: 10/10
Grant Watson
Fiction Machine
Every single one of Chaplin’s features is a classic, but The Kid is his first, and one of his greatest in terms of personal progression and artistic ambition — plus, one of the most emotionally heart-wrenching child performances ever put to celluloid.
October 20, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
Jordan M. Smith
IONCINEMA.com…
Plot
In Charlie Chaplin’s “The Kid,” a little tramp takes in a little orphan and raises him, but is heartbroken when the orphanage takes him back.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The Kid stars Charlie Chaplin as the Tramp and Jackie Coogan as The Kid.
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