Time Flies
The Professor (Felix Aylmer) is showing Susie (Evelyn Dall) around his time machine when it accidently takes off with Tommy (Tommy Handley) and Bill (George Moon) also on board. They are transported to Elizabethan England where they come across Walter Raleigh, William Shakespeare, Queen Elizabeth 1, Captain John Smith and Pocohontas. Will our time travellers return?
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Plot Summary
A man invents a time machine and decides to travel to the future to see what it holds. However, his invention is somewhat unstable and takes him on a chaotic journey through various historical periods. Along the way, he encounters historical figures and finds himself in increasingly absurd situations. Ultimately, he realizes that the present might be the best time after all.
Critical Reception
As a short comedy film from 1944, "Time Flies" was likely viewed as a lighthearted piece of entertainment for its time. Contemporary reviews would have focused on its comedic timing and the effectiveness of its gags. Modern critical reception is limited due to its obscurity, but it's generally seen as a charming, if somewhat dated, example of early comedic filmmaking.
What Reviewers Say
- A whimsical and humorous take on time travel.
- Relies on slapstick and comedic anachronisms.
- A short, enjoyable diversion for audiences of the era.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this obscure 1944 short film is not publicly available.
Fun Fact
Bert Hanlon, the star and likely writer/director of this short, was a vaudeville comedian known for his unique brand of humor and physical comedy, which heavily influenced his film work.
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