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Susie Cleans Up
Susanne Braun is keen to meet her father who she has never seen, but who supports her financially. She visits the Berlin lawyer who oversees the monthly maintenance payments, but he sets her on completely the wrong track. Consequently she encounters several potential fathers.
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Plot Summary
This short comedy film likely focuses on a character named Susie and her humorous attempts at cleaning, given the title. Details on the specific plot are scarce, but it would have been typical of short comedic films of the era to rely on physical humor and simple, relatable scenarios.
Critical Reception
As a very early short film from 1930, detailed critical reception is not readily available. Films of this nature were often reviewed in local newspapers or trade publications but rarely preserved or archived in a way that allows for comprehensive analysis today. Its primary value would have been as light entertainment for its time.
What Reviewers Say
Likely characterized by simple, slapstick humor.
A brief, lighthearted cinematic experience typical of the early sound era shorts.
Appreciated for its comedic timing and unpretentious entertainment.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this 1930 short film is unavailable due to its age and the nature of film distribution and archiving during that period.
Fun Fact
Films from 1930 were among the earliest to widely incorporate synchronized sound, meaning 'Susie Cleans Up' might have featured dialogue and music tracks, a novelty at the time.
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