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He Never Touched Me is a delightful little slapstick from 1917 that captures the quirks of marital spats with a charmingly chaotic energy. The film spins around a bickering couple whose antics are hilariously complicated by a meddlesome mother-in-law, adding an extra layer of absurdity. The pacing is brisk, typical of the era, allowing for rapid-fire gags that keep you chuckling. It’s the kind of film that showcases practical effects and physical comedy, typical of silent shorts, but it's the performances that really shine—their exaggerated expressions say more than words. You get a genuine sense of the period’s humor, which can feel both refreshing and downright silly, making it a noteworthy piece in any silent comedy collection.
This film is part of a relatively obscure collection of silent comedies, making it a bit harder to find in good condition. Most prints are on deteriorating 16mm or 8mm, which adds to its scarcity. Collector interest tends to favor unique eccentricities like this, especially when considering the societal norms it pokes fun at. As silent cinema continues to gain appreciation, films like He Never Touched Me become more desirable for their quirky charm and representation of early comedic styles.
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