As You Like It is a romantic comedy about Rosalind, who disguises herself as a man to escape her uncle's wrath. She finds love and confusion ensue as she navigates the complexities of gender roles and the power of nature in the Forest of Arden.
In 'I Don't Want to Be a Man,' a young woman named Ossi decides to disguise herself as a man after she becomes frustrated with the limitations placed on women in society. As she navigates her new identity, she discovers the freedom and opportunities that being a man affords her. However, complications arise when she falls in love with her guardian, who is unaware of her true gender. This silent film explores themes of gender roles, identity, and the power dynamics between men and women.
In order to preserve her family's honor, a woman in Albania decides to become a sworn virgin and live as a man. This decision leads to conflicts and challenges as she navigates her new identity and tries to find her place in society. Along the way, she explores issues of gender, sexuality, and personal freedom.
Lucy Whipple, a young girl, moves with her family to a wild western town after the death of her brother. She struggles to adapt to her new life and faces challenges including racial prejudice, a murder trial, and her mother's abusive husband. Along the way, she finds solace in books and storytelling.
A group of young adults struggle to run the biggest cattle ranch in the world amidst World War II.
Frustrated and unemployed after being sexually harassed repeatedly, Stella decides to play the role of a guy, using the identity of her twin brother (who is living in Australia) hoping to get a job. She immediately wins the trust of her new employers and soon gets promoted to manager. The troubles begin when she falls in love with her boss' son.
A girl joins the army instead of her brother, who has been injured in a car accident and cannot join the army in time. She is then disguised as a male conscript to save the brother from troubles.
In Beverly of Graustark, an American woman disguises herself as a man while traveling in Europe. She becomes embroiled in a romantic rivalry, an assassination plot, and must navigate the challenges of impersonating a man in a society unfamiliar with her true identity. Will she be able to maintain her disguise and find love in the process?
Sally (Sally Eilers) joins the Salvation Army in order to follow her boyfriend Johnny (Johnny Burke) when he's shipped off to fight in the First World War. When Johnny turns out to be a bit of a coward, Sally spurs him and his fellow soldiers on to heroism. The Good-Bye Kiss was noted at the time for being a Mack Sennett comedy played relatively straight, with plenty of plot and very little slapstick.
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