La Casa Dei Pulcini
La Casa Dei Pulcini

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La Casa Dei Pulcini

1924
Movie
61 min
Italian

Three children attend an institute bordering a middle school where Lauretta studies. The boys befriend her and decide one night to go see the fireworks, but one of the children is injured by a bomb. This situation causes the injured child's father and nanny to fall in love.

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Director: Mario MattoliGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

This silent comedy short film follows the comical misadventures that unfold within a peculiar house filled with chickens. Various characters find themselves in absurd and chaotic situations as they navigate the eccentricities of the pulcini-infested dwelling. The narrative relies on physical humor and slapstick to entertain the audience.

Critical Reception

As a short silent comedy from 1924, specific critical reception is scarce. However, films of this nature were generally intended for light entertainment and popular appeal during their era. Its release was part of the burgeoning Italian film industry, contributing to the comedic shorts of the time.

What Reviewers Say

  • A lighthearted and amusing silent comedy.

  • Features typical slapstick humor of the silent film era.

  • Relies on visual gags and chaotic situations for its comedic effect.

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Fun Fact

Mario Mattoli, the director of 'La Casa Dei Pulcini', would go on to become a prolific director in Italian cinema, known for his comedies throughout the 1930s and 1940s.

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