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Hard-Boiled Haggerty
After bringing down yet another German pilot and escaping uninjured from his burning aircraft, Haggerty (Milton Sills) and his buddy, aircraft machinist Klaxon (Arthur Stone), head for Paris, albeit without an official leave of absence. In escaping from M.P.'s, Haggerty takes refuge in a room occupied by Germaine Benoit (Molly O'Day). Love soon springs up, and Haggerty decides to reform, returning to Major Cotton (Mitchell Lewis) with this resolution. He is unprepared, however, to be awarded a medal for his actions as a fighter pilot. - From Wikipedia
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Plot Summary
A young man, after being fired from his job, is determined to prove his worth by taking on various challenges. He encounters a series of comical situations and romantic interests as he navigates the bustling city life of the 1920s. His journey is filled with slapstick humor and a quest for self-reliance.
Critical Reception
As a silent comedy from the late 1920s, critical reception information is scarce and not widely documented in modern databases. It was likely seen as typical entertainment of its era, with reviews focusing on its comedic elements and the performance of its star.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted comedic moments and silent film charm.
Johnny Hines' performance was often highlighted for its physical comedy.
Considered a typical example of early 20th-century cinematic comedy.
Google audience: Due to the film's age and status as a silent film, specific user reviews on platforms like Google are not readily available. Audience reception would have been based on cinema screenings during its original release.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for being one of the last silent comedies to feature a prominent narrative structure before the widespread adoption of sound in films.
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