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The Duet with Myself

1930
Movie
6 min
Swedish

Revue legend Ernst Rolf sings a duet with himself in this early "music video".

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: Robert FloreyGenres: Musical, Short, Comedy

Plot Summary

A short musical comedy where Eddie Cantor, a popular entertainer of the era, finds himself in a humorous situation involving a musical duet. The film showcases Cantor's signature comedic style and energetic performances within a lighthearted narrative.

Critical Reception

As a short film from 1930, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain through modern metrics. However, Eddie Cantor was a major star at the time, and his short films were generally well-received by audiences for their comedic and musical content, serving as popular entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Showcases Eddie Cantor's popular comedic and musical talents.

  • A typical example of musical short films from the early sound era.

  • Offers lighthearted entertainment value for fans of the era's Vaudeville-style acts.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this specific short are not widely available. However, Eddie Cantor's films from this period were generally enjoyed for their humor and musical numbers.

Fun Fact

This short film was produced by Warner Bros. and showcases the early integration of sound and musical numbers in cinema.

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