A Bird's a Bird
A Bird's a Bird

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A Bird's a Bird

1915
Movie
12 min
English

Mr. Walrus needs a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner with his in-laws but his plans keep going awry.

Insights

Director: UnknownGenres: Short, Comedy

Plot Summary

This silent comedy short likely centered on a humorous misunderstanding or a slapstick scenario involving a bird or the concept of a bird. Given the era and genre, it would have relied on visual gags and exaggerated performances to entertain audiences.

Critical Reception

As a short film from 1915, "A Bird's a Bird" is too old for traditional critical reviews. Its reception would have been judged by its immediate audience's laughter and by its inclusion in vaudeville programs or early cinema showings. Surviving records of such ephemeral content are virtually non-existent.

What Reviewers Say

  • Likely relied on simple, slapstick humor.

  • Ephemeral content typical of early silent shorts.

  • Audience reception would have been immediate and visceral.

Google audience: No audience reviews are available for this film due to its age and obscurity.

Fun Fact

Many early silent comedy shorts like "A Bird's a Bird" were produced with minimal budgets and often used stock gags that were repurposed across multiple films.

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