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Getting a Raise
First in a series of shorts based on J. P. McEvoy's Tuttle Family characters. Pa Tuttle (Lucien Littlefield), with three kids to feed, strives to talk his skin-flint boss, (Dell Henderson), of a raise. Boss has an attitude that faithful employees should be happy just to be working for him.
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Plot Summary
This short comedy film follows an employee's humorous attempts to secure a raise from his boss. Through a series of escalating and often absurd scenarios, the protagonist tries various tactics to convince his employer of his worth. The film culminates in a comedic resolution to his persistent efforts.
Critical Reception
As a very early short film, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented. However, it likely served as light entertainment typical of the era's short comedic offerings.
What Reviewers Say
Humorous portrayal of workplace dynamics.
Typical slapstick comedy of the early sound era.
A brief, lighthearted cinematic experience.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not available for this early short film.
Fun Fact
As an early sound film, 'Getting a Raise' would have been a novelty, showcasing the technological advancements in cinema at the dawn of the 1930s.
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