With the exception of the public

About This Movie

So, 'With the Exception of the Public' is this quirky 1933 comedy that dances around misunderstandings and a rather tangled love square, if you can even call it that. It's got this oddball charm, and the pacing keeps you on your toes—things escalate in a way that feels fresh for its time. The performances are a bit over-the-top, but that really adds to the absurdity, doesn’t it? You can tell the actors were having fun, and that energy is infectious. The practical effects and set pieces might not blow your mind today, but they have a certain rawness to them that feels authentic. It all just comes together in a way that really makes it stand out from other comedies of that era.

This film has had a bit of a patchy release history, with most collectors only encountering it in battered public domain prints. It's one of those titles that doesn't come up often, making it a curious find for those who appreciate the nuances of early sound comedy. Interest in this film seems to be growing slowly, as collectors seek out the oddities of this period, and it’s definitely a conversation starter when it comes to discussing pre-Code cinema and its peculiarities.