Mental Poise

About This Movie

So, 'Mental Poise' is a curious little short from 1938, directed by Roy Rowland. It blends comedy with a rather quirky premise where a psychoanalyst meets a patient who’s like a mirror image of himself. The tone is light but has this undercurrent of self-reflection, which is quite clever for a short. Pacing is brisk—typical of the era—keeping things lively and engaging. The performances are decent, though not groundbreaking, yet they pull off the absurdity well. What stands out is how they use practical effects to create that eerie similarity, which adds to the film's charm. It’s one of those offbeat titles that gets you thinking about identity and perception, all wrapped in a comedic package.

Quirky premise of a psychoanalyst and his double.Unique blend of comedy and self-reflection.Practical effects enhance the film's central theme.