Get a Lawyer

In this silent short, a young man finds himself in a predicament and seeks legal counsel. The film humorously depicts his interactions with a lawyer and the ensuing comedic situations. It follows his attempts to navigate the legal system with a series of slapstick events.

As a short silent comedy from the 1920s, 'Get a Lawyer' was likely intended as light entertainment and received accordingly. Contemporary reviews, if available, would have focused on its comedic timing and the performances of its cast. Its historical significance lies in its place within the era of short-form silent cinema.

• A charming silent short with predictable but amusing gags.

• Bert Roach provides solid comedic performance.

• Fay Wray's early role shows her developing screen presence.

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This short film features a very young Fay Wray, who would later achieve significant fame as the screaming heroine Ann Darrow in the 1933 classic 'King Kong'.