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Edgar Camps Out
Edgar is about to lose the lady of his heart because the Bates boys have been given a complete camping outfit for their back yard: tent, stove, and everything. However, Edgar soon rallies and organizes a side show, displaying the greatest freaks on earth. This soon draws attention from the Bates boys, and Edgar is himself again, until that night when he camps out in the sideshow tent. Then the spooks hover about and Edgar is carried shrieking into the house by his father. This film is presumably lost.
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Plot Summary
In this silent comedy short, Edgar attempts to go camping to get away from his nagging wife. However, his plans are constantly thwarted by a series of mishaps and unintended consequences. The film follows his increasingly desperate and comical efforts to achieve a peaceful camping trip.
Critical Reception
As a silent short from the early days of cinema, specific critical reception is difficult to pinpoint with modern metrics. However, films from Hal Roach's studio starring Harold "Snub" Pollard were generally well-received for their slapstick humor and lighthearted entertainment during their initial release.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its physical comedy and charmingly chaotic situations.
Appreciated for its simple, effective gag-driven humor typical of the era.
Google audience: Audience reception for silent films of this era is not systematically tracked on Google. However, shorts from this period were popular forms of entertainment, providing lighthearted diversion.
Fun Fact
Harold "Snub" Pollard was a popular comedian in early silent films, known for his acrobatic stunts and deadpan delivery, often performing dangerous physical comedy with minimal stunt doubles.
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