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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 32 MIN

Trolling Douglas Fairbanks - The Brilliance of The Three Must Get Theres I Cinema the Magic Vehicle Podcast

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The First Movie Parody? Max Linder’s The Three Must-Get-Theres (1922) | Cinema, the Magic Vehicle PodcastBefore Mel Brooks or Monty Python, there was Max Linder. On this episode of the Cinema, the Magic Vehicle Podcast, we dive into the hilariously inventive The Three Must-Get-Theres (1922). Watch as Linder trades his "dandy" persona for the role of Dart-In-Again, delivering a double parody of Alexandre Dumas’ classic and the legendary Douglas Fairbanks.As part of our classic cinema exploration, we examine the cinematic contrast between the 17th-century setting and Linder’s intentional use of anachronisms—from telephones and motorcycles to all-female jazz bands. This film is a landmark of early cinema that demonstrates Linder's incredible physical fitness and his sophisticated, subtle humor.Whether you are a cinephile or a Lazy Film Buff, this episode reveals the genius of a man who shaped silent comedy but met a tragic end. Join us as we are exploring cinema through one of the most memorable parodies ever made.📖 Order your copy of Cinema, the Magic Vehicle on Amazon:👉 https://a.co/d/byfeXnm#MaxLinder #TheThreeMustGetTheres #CinemaTheMagicVehicle #MovieHistoryPodcast #CinemaHistory #SilentComedy #EarlyCinema #CinephilePodcast #classiccinema { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Max Linder’s The Three Must-Get-Theres (1922) Analysis - Cinema, the Magic Vehicle Podcast", "description": "An analysis of Max Linder’s 1922 parody The Three Must-Get-Theres. Exploring early silent comedy, anachronisms, and the influence on the evolution of film.", "keywords": "cinema history, movie history podcast, cinephile podcast, Max Linder, early cinema, cinematic contrast, exploring cinema", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Cinema, the Magic Vehicle", "url": "https://a.co/d/byfeXnm" }, "about": { "@type": "CreativeWork", "name": "The Three Must-Get-Theres", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Max Linder" } }, "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://a.co/d/byfeXnm" }}

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