The story takes a turn toward farce when she hides in her own supposedly empty mansion at . Disguised as a maid, she crosses paths with an art thief named "Deacon" Pyecroft , who has broken in to steal her valuable paintings. Believing Mrs. DePeyster and her actual maid, Matilda, are fellow criminals, Pyecroft enlists their help, leading to a night of "uproarious chaos" and slapstick chases. Key Themes and Elements 13 Washington Square (1928) - IMDb
Below is an essay-style analysis of the film's plot, themes, and historical context. 13 Washington Square YIFY
(1928) is a silent romantic comedy-crime film directed by Melville W. Brown . Based on a 1915 Broadway play by Leroy Scott , the film is a farce of mistaken identities and class-clashing comedy. The story takes a turn toward farce when