A Horseshoe for Luck
Sidney Edwards finds a horseshoe, but his bad luck starts immediately. After several incidents, his son quietly borrows the horseshoe, perhaps to turn their family's luck around.
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Plot Summary
This short silent comedy follows a character who finds a horseshoe and believes it brings him good fortune. He encounters various comical situations, often involving chases and slapstick humor, as his perceived luck unfolds.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent film from the Keystone Studios era, contemporary critical reception was more focused on the immediate entertainment value and the emerging comedic talents of its stars. It is generally viewed as a minor, but representative, example of Mack Sennett's slapstick style.
What Reviewers Say
- Delivers typical Keystone slapstick humor.
- Features early comedic performances from its legendary cast.
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Fun Fact
This film is notable for featuring an early appearance by Charlie Chaplin in one of his many shorts produced by Mack Sennett before he moved on to develop his iconic Tramp character.
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