There It Is
There It Is

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There It Is

1928
Movie
19 min
English

When a mysterious figure appears to cause a series of disruptions at the Frisbie Home in New York, word goes out to Scotland Yard that the Fuzz-Faced Phantom is at work. Soon, Charley MacNeesha and his assistant MacGregor are sent across the ocean to investigate.

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Director: E. Mason BoitingerGenres: Short, Comedy

Plot Summary

This short comedy film features two men attempting to find something hidden. Their search leads them through various comedic situations and visual gags as they try to locate the elusive 'it'. The humor relies on slapstick and the characters' persistent, yet often futile, efforts.

Critical Reception

As a short film from 1928, 'There It Is' is not widely reviewed by modern critics. Its reception at the time would have been typical for silent comedies of the era, aiming to provide lighthearted entertainment and laughter for audiences in theaters. Its place in film history is primarily as an example of early comedic shorts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies on physical comedy and chase sequences.

  • Aims for simple, broad humor.

  • Typical of silent-era short comedies.

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Fun Fact

This film is notable for its early use of comedic timing and visual gags, common in silent films before the advent of sound.

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