The Drama: A Marriage of Discomfort and Empathy
This is not a film, it’s a drop tower. A drop tower that you don’t get off of for the vast majority of its 106-minute runtime.
The Happy Masquerader (1916)
Richard Thorn, a wealthy young man who returns from Africa after his father's death to manage the family estate. While at the train station, he hires a taxi driven by Davis, a disgruntled man who envies Thorn's wealth and lifestyle. The story explores the contrast between the wealthy Thorn and the resentful Davis.
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Richard Thorn, a wealthy young man who returns from Africa after his father's death to manage the family estate. While at the train station, he hires a taxi driven by Davis, a disgruntled man who envies Thorn's wealth and lifestyle. The story explores the contrast between the wealthy Thorn and the resentful Davis.
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Genre:Drama
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In Theaters:2/29/1916
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Runtime:20 minutes
Studio:American Film Manufacturing Company
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