He Comes Up Smiling

Name: He Comes Up Smiling
Director: Allan Dwan
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1918-01-01
Duration: 50 min
Cast: Douglas Fairbanks, Marjorie Daw, Herbert Standing, Frank Campeau, Bull Montana

1918Dir. Allan Dwan50m

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So, 'He Comes Up Smiling' is quite an interesting piece from 1918, directed by Allan Dwan. You’ve got this bank clerk, Jerry Martin, who just decides he’s had enough of the nine-to-five grind and runs off to join a pack of hobos. The way he transforms into Bachelor, the supposed ‘king of the market,’ is kind of charming but also a bit of a chaotic whirlwind. The pacing is a bit uneven, but it fits the comedy genre, capturing that feeling of spontaneous adventure. The danger that comes from the real Bachelor’s pursuers adds a layer of tension. What's notable is the fragments that still exist show us the practical effects of the time, which is fascinating for collectors. The preservation by the Academy Film Archive gives it some credibility too.

Only fragments survive, fascinating for silent film enthusiasts.Interesting blend of comedy and adventure themes.Preserved by the Academy Film Archive adds historical value.