Muggsy
Joyce Tolliver, whose nickname is Muggsy, plays baseball, fights and swears with boys, and is severely punished by her elders. When she grows up, she is disguised as a boy, and sent to live with a wealthy old uncle, Leslie Bolton, who hates women. Her ruse works perfectly until she falls in love. When Bolton e discovers that his supposed nephew is really his niece, he orders her out, but after he realizes that he cannot get along without her, he sends for her to return.
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Plot Summary
In this silent comedy short, Muggsy, a young boy, embarks on a series of comical misadventures. His attempts to navigate everyday situations often lead to slapstick chaos and unexpected outcomes. The film follows his journey through various predicaments, highlighting his resilience and penchant for getting into trouble.
Critical Reception
As a short silent comedy from 1919, specific critical reception is difficult to ascertain through modern metrics. However, films of this nature were generally intended for light entertainment and were popular with audiences of the time for their slapstick humor and simple narratives. It likely received favorable, if brief, notice in contemporary film journals for its comedic performances.
What Reviewers Say
- Relied heavily on physical comedy and slapstick.
- Showcased the popular comedic talents of its era.
- Simple, lighthearted entertainment for the time.
Google audience: Information about specific Google user reviews for this short film from 1919 is not available. Audience reception was primarily through theatrical exhibition during its initial release.
Fun Fact
Ben Turpin, known for his crossed eyes, was a prominent comedic actor in silent films and often appeared in short subjects like 'Muggsy'.
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