What Next?

In this early sound comedy, a wealthy man, suffering from insomnia, seeks advice from a psychoanalyst. The analyst suggests various remedies, including engaging in strenuous activities to tire him out. This leads to a series of increasingly absurd and chaotic situations as the man attempts to follow the doctor's unconventional advice, encountering numerous eccentric characters along the way.

As an early sound short film, 'What Next?' is notable for its experimental use of sound and its slapstick comedy routines. While not a landmark film, it showcased the burgeoning potential of sound in comedy and provided early work for director Leo McCarey, who would go on to have a highly successful career in Hollywood.

• Early example of sound comedy experimentation.

• Features energetic slapstick sequences.

• Shows the development of comedic timing in the sound era.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this short are scarce due to its age and format, but it is generally appreciated as a historical curiosity and an amusing relic of early sound film comedy.

This short film is an early example of Leo McCarey's comedic direction, predating his more famous works like 'Duck Soup' and 'An Affair to Remember'.