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Nearly Naked
Eddie is forced to join a nudist cult to win over the girl he loves, Vera Marshe. When Vera is near, he becomes somewhat distracted, and being new to nudism, has a hard time adapting. He grabs some foliage to conceal his lack of clothing---his coverage turns out to be poison ivy... or is it love causing his itch?
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Plot Summary
In this short comedy, a naive man tries to impress his wealthy girlfriend by pretending to be a skilled gambler. His plans quickly unravel as he gets entangled in a series of comical mishaps and mistaken identities.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1933, detailed critical reception is scarce. However, contemporary reviews for similar comedies of the era generally praised their lightheartedness and comedic performances, often noting them as enjoyable B-movie fare.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its simple, amusing premise.
The comedic timing of the actors was often highlighted.
Considered a typical, lighthearted short of its time.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific 1933 short film is not available.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a series of short comedies produced by Educational Pictures, which often featured emerging comedic talents and vaudeville performers.
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