Satires
Synopsis
Mr. Young introduces the sketch in an appropriately melodramatic fashion, wearing an opera cape and a glowering expression. He recites a bit of doggerel about the current popularity of mystery plays ("full of thrills and sighing moans, slamming doors and ringing phones") and then slinks away. Eerie music, thunder, and sinister lighting set the scene. Vivien enters, frightened, and then John, ditto. They tiptoe about, and exchange ridiculous quips about how terrible it all is. Young staggers in, groaning, and slumps into a chair. Vivien screams, and dashes away. When John bumps into the corpse and excuses himself, the corpse comes to life long enough to say "That's all right" before falling dead again.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Murray Roth
- Original Title
- Satires
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Murray Roth
Department Leadership Roster
Murray Roth
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Satires
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Satires about?
Mr. Young introduces the sketch in an appropriately melodramatic fashion, wearing an opera cape and a glowering expression. He recites a bit of doggerel about the current popularity of mystery plays ("full of thrills and sighing moans, slamming doors and ringing phones") and then slinks away. Eerie music, thunder, and sinister lighting set the scene. Vivien enters, frightened, and then John, ditto. They tiptoe about, and exchange ridiculous quips about how terrible it all is. Young staggers in, groaning, and slumps into a chair. Vivien screams, and dashes away. When John bumps into the corpse and excuses himself, the corpse comes to life long enough to say "That's all right" before falling dead again.
Who directed Satires?
Satires was directed by Murray Roth.
Who stars in Satires?
The principal cast of Satires includes John T. Murray, Vivien Oakland, Ernest F. Young.
When was Satires released and how long is it?
Satires was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Satires?
Satires holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).