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Nelly's Knights
Three bachelors vow to ban women from their fraternity – and immediately break their promise when Nelly needs help. Nelly’s father, the champion boxer Bømann, doesn’t approve of her engagement to her boyfriend Tobby. She runs away from home in protest and seeks refuge with the three bachelors. After Bømann tracks down Nelly’s hiding place, it’s all down to a matter of how much of a beating the three unlikely rescuers can take before Tobby comes to the rescue. (Stumfilm.dk)
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Plot Summary
This silent comedy short film features the antics of a character named Nelly and her companion Falko. The film likely follows a series of humorous situations and gags, typical of the era's short comedies, as Nelly and Falko navigate their day.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent short film, specific critical reception is difficult to ascertain. Films of this nature were primarily produced for entertainment and would have been judged on their comedic timing and appeal to contemporary audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Likely appreciated for its lighthearted, slapstick humor.
A brief diversionary comedic piece.
Representative of early 20th-century short film comedy.
Google audience: No specific audience reviews are available for this historical short film.
Fun Fact
Paul Fejos, the director, later became known for his ethnographic films and documentaries, making his early work in comedy shorts an interesting contrast.
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