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Football Calamities
For rentier Back – senior football fan – it’s always coming home. Unfortunately for the domestic peace, his finicky wife doesn’t share his enthusiasm for football at all. When Mrs. Back discovers that her husband has signed up for an oldboys match, she smugly places him on house arrest. How will Mr. Back manage to sneak out and get to the game in time? (stumfilm.dk)
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Plot Summary
A short comedy film where a group of amateur football players attempt to compete against a more seasoned team. Their misguided efforts lead to a series of slapstick mishaps and chaotic moments on and off the field. The film highlights the humorous struggles and comedic blunders that arise from their lack of skill.
Critical Reception
As a silent short from 1919, critical reception is not well-documented in modern terms. However, short comedies of this era were generally produced for light entertainment and were often well-received by audiences for their humor and physical comedy. Films like 'Football Calamities' were designed to provide a brief, amusing escape.
What Reviewers Say
Relied heavily on physical gags and slapstick.
Typical of early silent comedies, focusing on simple humor.
Appreciated for its lighthearted and chaotic portrayal of a football game.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific 1919 short film is not available.
Fun Fact
This film is part of the early era of silent film comedies, where narratives were often simple and relied on visual humor and pratfalls to entertain audiences.
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