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Colonel Newcombe, the Perfect Gentleman (1920)

Colonel Newcombe, the Perfect Gentleman poster
Directed by
Fred Goodwins
Genre
drama film, silent film
Country
United Kingdom
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A man known for his honor and kindness navigates life in 19th century England. The film follows his relationships and the challenges he faces.

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What happens

Colonel Newcome (or Colonel Newcome, the Perfect Gentleman) is a 1920 British silent historical drama film directed by Fred Goodwins and starring Milton Rosmer, Joyce Carey and Temple Bell. It was based on the 1854-55 novel The Newcomes by William Makepeace Thackeray. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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