Time, the Comedian
Still with Busch and Cody
Directed byRobert Z. Leonard
Written byFanny Hatton
Frederic Hatton
Based onTime, the Comedian
by Kate Jordan
StarringMae Busch
Lew Cody
CinematographyOliver T. Marsh
Distributed byMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date
  • November 8, 1925 (1925-11-08)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

Time, the Comedian is an American 1925 silent drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard that stars Mae Busch and Lew Cody.[1] The film was a hit.[2]

Plot

As described in a review in a film magazine,[3] Nora (Busch) is a discontented mother leaves her husband and baby to go with Larry (Cody), a wealthy idler. The husband commits suicide and the idler leaves her. Later we find the woman a successful opera singer. Larry again appears and falls in love with the daughter Ruth (Olmstead), now grown. To save her when she refuses to listen to her advice, the mother goes to this man and feigns love. The daughter finds her and guesses the truth, and finally finds happiness with a faithful suitor.

Cast

References

  1. ^ Progressive Silent Film List: Time, the Comedian at silentera.com
  2. ^ Eames, John Douglas, The MGM Story, 1981
  3. ^ Sewell, Charles S. (December 26, 1925). "Through the Box Office Window: Time, the Comedian; Robert Z. Leonard Uses Novel and Effective Treatment and Camera Effects to Advantage". The Moving Picture World. New York City: Chalmers Publishing Co. 77 (8): 807. Retrieved November 3, 2021. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

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Films directed by Robert Z. Leonard
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