Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Silent Era Introduction
The film is established as a 1927 American silent production directed by James Parrott.
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1927 Silent Release — The film is introduced as a silent movie directed by James Parrott. Location: United States
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US Production Setup — Production details confirm American origin and silent format. Location: United States
Production Specifications
Technical details highlight the black and white format and twenty-minute runtime.
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US Production Setup — Production details confirm American origin and silent format. Location: United States
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Black and White Filming — Filming process utilizes black and white cinematography. Location: Studio
Historical Placement
The release is contextualized within the 1927 cinema landscape.
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Black and White Filming — Filming process utilizes black and white cinematography. Location: Studio
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20 Minute Runtime — The completed film runs for exactly twenty minutes. Location: Theater
Legacy Context
The film is noted alongside contemporary blockbusters like Metropolis.
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20 Minute Runtime — The completed film runs for exactly twenty minutes. Location: Theater
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1927 Cultural Context — Released alongside major hits like Metropolis in the same year. Location: Cinema History
Charley impersonates his stunt double, a man named Bud Gordon, unaware that he's a wanted criminal.
