We Want Our Mummy
The stooges go to Egypt in search of the mummy of king Rootin-Tootin for which a museum will pay a $5000 prize. They wind up in the mummy's tomb where they are harassed by some bad guys after the same objective. The villains, who have kidnapped a professor from the museum, want the jewels buried inside the mummy. When Curly accidentally destroys the mummy, Moe and Larry wrap him in bandages to fool the bad guys. They manage to rescue the professor and retrieve the real mummy of Rootin-Tootin who turns out to have been a midget.
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Plot Summary
A group of criminals attempt to steal a valuable mummy from a museum, only to be thwarted by the bumbling efforts of an incompetent detective. The heist takes a series of comical turns as the thieves and the detective find themselves in increasingly absurd situations.
Critical Reception
As a short comedy film from 1939, 'We Want Our Mummy' received modest attention, primarily for its comedic performances and lighthearted take on a popular genre trope. It is generally regarded as a charming, albeit brief, piece of comedic cinema from its era.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its slapstick humor and the comedic timing of its lead.
- Appreciated as a lighthearted and entertaining short film.
- Some found the plot predictable but enjoyable for its genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's humor and nostalgic appeal, with viewers enjoying the simple gags and the classic style of comedy.
Fun Fact
This short film is part of the 'Buster Keaton's Shakespeare' series, where Buster Keaton was encouraged to create short comedies based on classic literature, though this particular entry loosely adapts the mummy theme rather than a specific play.
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