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Away with Words

Away with Words

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Away with Words

"A new romantic comedy from an old world"

2026

1h 39m

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Comedy

Romance

Drama

Western

Fantasy

Overview

In this silent romantic comedy-drama, a reality-challenged title writer must navigate the perils and possibilities of two worlds: the one in his head, and the one in which he has a chance at real love.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Samuel Pothier

Abel Lively

Jessica Still

Penelope Peabody

Oliver Makins

Professor Euphonium

Louise Brooks

Louise Brooks

Louise Brooks

Wallace Beery

Wallace Beery

Wallace Beery

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Elliot Yates

Saxophonist

Jodie Pothier

Barmaid

Matthew Bland

Priest

Ariel Pintor

Doctor

Creative team

Directed by: Samuel Pothier
Husam Taha
Written by: Samuel Pothier
Produced by: Samuel Pothier
Husam Taha

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