The Old Prospector Talks
The Old Prospector Talks

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The Old Prospector Talks

1935
Movie
9 min
English

An Edgar A. Guest Poetic Gem. It features the original song Take Me Home to the Mountain by Loesser & Herscher.

Insights

Director: UnknownGenres: Short Film, Comedy

Plot Summary

This short film features an unnamed old prospector, who appears to be hallucinating or dreaming, as he talks to himself about finding gold. The film likely relies on visual gags and the character's rambling monologue for its humor.

Critical Reception

As a very early, likely low-budget short film, specific critical reception is not widely documented. Such films were often produced for quick distribution and exhibition in theaters, with their impact measured more by immediate audience reaction than lasting critical analysis.

What Reviewers Say

  • Likely intended as a brief comedic interlude.

  • Relies on character eccentricity for its humor.

  • Details on audience reception are largely unavailable due to its age and format.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific short film from 1935 is not available.

Fun Fact

Short films like 'The Old Prospector Talks' were common in the 1930s, often shown before the main feature or as part of a newsreel compilation, providing quick entertainment for audiences.

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