Madam Blanche, Beauty Doctor - 1915

A good example of the clever light comedy Thanhouser produced for its Falstaff label, while other studios cranked out broad slapstick comedies. Harry Benham and Mignon Anderson were versatile and popular Thanhouser stars, here showing considerable skill in light comedy, a genre that invites plenty of satirical social observation such as the burgeoning beauty-salon industry here. Cinema technique shows much more intricate editing and freer use of closeups than just a year or two earlier.

14min
1915
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.2/10

Cast

Harry Benham profile pictureHarry BenhamBob / Madam Blanche

About Madam Blanche, Beauty Doctor

Madam Blanche, Beauty Doctor Overview

A good example of the clever light comedy Thanhouser produced for its Falstaff label, while other studios cranked out broad slapstick comedies. Harry Benham and Mignon Anderson were versatile and popular Thanhouser stars, here showing considerable skill in light comedy, a genre that invites plenty of satirical social observation such as the burgeoning beauty-salon industry here. Cinema technique shows much more intricate editing and freer use of closeups than just a year or two earlier.

Runtime: 14min

Extra details

Original Title: Madam Blanche, Beauty Doctor
Original Language: English
Directed By: Arthur Ellery
Production Companies
Thanhouser Company