When the Clouds Roll By

1919
1h 25m

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6.9/10

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Douglas Fairbanks in When the Clouds Roll By (1919)

Action Comedy Romance

Psychiatrist Dr. Ulrich Metz attempts to drive Daniel Brown to suicide.Psychiatrist Dr. Ulrich Metz attempts to drive Daniel Brown to suicide.Psychiatrist Dr. Ulrich Metz attempts to drive Daniel Brown to suicide.

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Douglas Fairbanks flees his pursuers by entering a room and proceeds to run up a wall, across the ceiling, down the opposite wall, jump from walls to ceiling, etc.--a full 30 years before Fred Astaire did the same in Kuninkaalliset häät (1951).

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Louis Weadon's name is handwritten.

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Edited from His Majesty, the American (1919)

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10/10

A work of comic genius from Fairbanks and Fleming!

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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