A Bear Escape
A Bear Escape

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A Bear Escape

1914
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English

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: George F. TurnerGenres: Short, Comedy

Plot Summary

In this silent comedy short, a circus bear escapes its enclosure and causes chaos in a town. The film follows the comedic antics of the bear as it interacts with surprised townsfolk and attempts to evade capture.

Critical Reception

As a very early silent film, critical reception was largely undocumented in the modern sense. However, shorts like 'A Bear Escape' were popular forms of entertainment, often providing lighthearted amusement for audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • A simple, early silent comedy relying on physical gags.

  • The premise of an escaped animal was a common trope for comedic effect.

  • A brief, lighthearted diversion typical of its era.

Google audience: Audience reception for films of this age is not typically recorded in a way that can be summarized. However, similar shorts were generally enjoyed for their novelty and straightforward humor.

Fun Fact

This film is considered a 'lost film,' meaning no known copies currently exist, and information about it is based on historical records and archives.

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