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7.1/10   377 votes
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Writers:

Thomas J. Geraghty (titles)
Lewis Weadon (writer)
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Release Date:

28 December 1919 (USA) more

Genre:

Action | Comedy | Romance more

Plot:

Psychiatrist Dr. Ulrich Metz attempts to drive Daniel Brown to suicide. full summary | add synopsis

User Comments:

A work of comic genius from Fairbanks and Fleming! more (4 total)


Cast

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Douglas Fairbanks ... Daniel Boone Brown
Kathleen Clifford ... Lucette Bancroft
Frank Campeau ... Mark Drake
Ralph Lewis ... Curtis Brown
Daisy Jefferson ... Bobby De Vere
Bull Montana ... The Nightmare
Herbert Grimwood ... Dr. Ulrich Metz
Albert MacQuarrie ... Hobson
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Victor Fleming ... Himself
Thomas J. Geraghty ... Himself (as T. J. G.)
William C. McGann ... Himself
Harris Thorpe ... Himself
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Additional Details

Also Known As:

Cheer Up
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Runtime:

USA:50 min

Country:

USA

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Silent


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Trivia:

The first film directed by Victor Fleming. more


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5 out of 6 people found the following comment useful.
A work of comic genius from Fairbanks and Fleming!, 12 August 2002
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Author: David Atfield (bits@alphalink.com.au) from Canberra, Australia

What a miracle this film is! Designed as a "cheer 'em up film" following the dark days of World War 1, this is a wildly energetic and fanciful comedy, that is truly life-affirming.

Doug is his usual cheerful self, performing some amazing stunts, and lighting up the screen with his ebullient personality. Under the sure direction of Victor Fleming - making his debut as a director - the film never misses a beat, and is full of surprises.

There are a couple of moments of pure fantasy, including an insane dream sequence, and scenes set in Doug's brain and in his stomach! And the whole thing comes to a wild special effects climax when a dam bursts!

This gem is truly a neglected classic and deserves to be restored and released on DVD, so that we may all enjoy the cyclone of energy that was Douglas Fairbanks. 10 out of 10.

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