Her Torpedoed Love
Her Torpedoed Love

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Her Torpedoed Love

1917
Movie
21 min
English

A wealthy invalid tries to add his hard-working cook to his will, but the conniving butler gets in the way.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Director: Unknown (likely Fatty Arbuckle)Genres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

This short silent comedy features Fatty Arbuckle as a young man trying to woo a wealthy heiress. His efforts are continuously thwarted by a rival suitor and a series of comedic mishaps. The film culminates in a chaotic chase involving a car and a boat.

Critical Reception

As a short silent comedy from 1917, 'Her Torpedoed Love' is primarily viewed today through the lens of its historical significance and the early careers of its comedic talents. Contemporary reviews from the era, if available, would have focused on its slapstick humor and Arbuckle's signature comedic style. Modern reception acknowledges it as an early example of a popular comedic formula.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features the early comedic genius of Fatty Arbuckle.

  • A typical slapstick short of its era with a simple plot.

  • Showcases Buster Keaton in a supporting role before his directorial career.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not readily available due to its age and limited distribution in the modern digital era.

Fun Fact

This film is notable for featuring Buster Keaton in one of his earliest credited film appearances, years before he became a major silent film star in his own right.

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