what a delightful film i finally get to see man of the century on cable ifc and simply tickle by gibson frazier portrayal of johnny . oh yes and he wouldead on . he co write the screenplay with director adam abraham and it only natural he play the lead role johnny twennies . man of the century 1999 be abraham and frazier debut feature film . it be in black and white what a stroke of genius of a decision . the prologue be a brief segment shot like a silent film i just watch with bemusement . i like it already . worry not and once johnny open his mouth and he couldn not stop . he would even break into song a the occasion arise . johnny be a newspaper man in new york city in the 90 with a mindset of the 20 era he walk and talk and interacts and reacts a if he in the ( roar ) 20 and immerse in song of irvin berlin and gershwin and gershwin . there be action alright threaten gangster and romantic assumption and comedy of error of course all well that end well like everything 20 and but how . check out the film . it a breezy enjoyable 77 min . abraham and frazier be also the film producer and music producer and with many a family member and friend include a part of the crew . soundtrack contain represent look for the silver lining ( kern and desylva ) and diga diga do ( mchugh and field ) and dance in the dark ( schwartz and dietz ) and you be mean for me ( brown and free ) . the support cast be just a wonderfully talented represent cara buono a virginia and susan egan a samantha and anthony rapp a timmy . noticed bobby short be in there along with jazzy swing tune . ann jackson be madam du froid and johnny mom . if you like director and choreographer rob marshall musical chicago ( with zellweger and gere and zeta jones and reilly and latifah ) and also give man of the century a chance . small budget ( shoot in 23 day in nyc ) and but an endearing and thoroughly entertaining film . believe you me and it quite the berry .