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Slippery Silks
The Stooges are carpenters who inherit a fancy dress boutique. They put on a fashion show with dresses they've designed based on furniture. During the show the owner of a antique box the stooges wrecked shows up and a wild cream puff fight ensues.
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Plot Summary
In this brief Western, a cowboy named "Slippery" Smith finds himself in a precarious situation when he's accused of cattle rustling. He must clear his name and uncover the real culprits before justice, or rather injustice, is served. The film involves a mix of classic Western tropes including a damsel in distress and a showdown.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1936, 'Slippery Silks' received minimal widespread critical analysis. Contemporary reviews likely focused on its B-movie production values and adherence to Western genre conventions. Audience reception would have been tied to its appeal as part of a larger program at movie theaters.
What Reviewers Say
A standard, albeit brief, Western outing.
Relies on familiar plot devices of the era.
Typical programmer for its time.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this short film from 1936 is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Rex Bell, who starred as 'Slippery' Smith, was known for his roles in many low-budget Westerns during the 1930s and 1940s, often playing rugged cowboy types.
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