Uncivil Warriors
Set in the civil war, the stooges are spies for the north. They impersonate southern officers and infiltrate the enemy ranks to get valuable information. On the run when they are discovered, they hide in a cannon and are blown back to their northern headquarters.
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Plot Summary
During the Civil War, three Confederate soldiers are sent behind enemy lines to capture a Union general. However, their mission takes a comical turn when they get lost and encounter a series of absurd obstacles, including a farm, a woman, and eventually the general himself, leading to a chaotic and humorous climax.
Critical Reception
As a short film from the Stooges-esque era of comedy, 'Uncivil Warriors' is generally seen as a decent entry in Buster Keaton's later work. While not reaching the heights of his silent masterpieces, it provides consistent laughs through its slapstick and Keaton's enduring physical comedy.
What Reviewers Say
- Buster Keaton's signature physical comedy is still present.
- Relies heavily on slapstick and situational humor.
- A typical example of early sound short comedies.
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Fun Fact
This short film was made during a period when Buster Keaton's creative control was limited, and he was working under contract for Educational Pictures, which produced many short comedies at the time.
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