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When the Cat's Away

1911·Movie
6min

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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3
  • Tension2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness4
  • Wholesome3
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History

  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • World Immersion4
  • Novelty4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5
  • Direction4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography3
  • Editing3
  • Music Composition3

Who it's for

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About

Mr. and Mrs. Parker leave their apartment to the care of their servants, Riley and his wife, while Mrs. Parker pays an extended visit to her mother, and Mr. Parker makes a business trip. Riley assists at the going away and the furniture is covered with care. Riley finds the need of some ready money, and he resolves to turn a penny his way by letting the apartments in the absence of his master and mistress.
Silent FilmEarly CinemaDomestic ComedySlapstickServant AnticsApartment MishapsLightheartedHistorical Context

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is When the Cat's Away worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is When the Cat's Away?

0 h 6 min

When the Cat's Away runs 0 h 6 min.

What language is When the Cat's Away in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.