The New York Hat

The New York Hat

Heartwarmth Suitable to Any Clientele

Directed by D.W. Griffith

Produced by Biograph Company

191216 min5.6 / 10

A gentle silent-era drama about kindness misunderstood by small-town gossip, ultimately affirming human decency and the fulfillment of a dying wish.

To fulfill a dying mother's bequest for her daughter, the town pastor purchases the daughter a stylish hat, and gossip spreads through the town.

Questions people ask

  • Is The New York Hat violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does The New York Hat end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is The New York Hat easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.

  • Is The New York Hat scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The New York Hat sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

28/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity81

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise14

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love10

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The New York Hat

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The New York Hat

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The New York Hat, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The New York Hat, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The New York Hat, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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