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Tipped Off
Mildred Garson, secretary and fiancée of playwright Anthony Moore, would like to play the leading role in his new play, a crook drama. Her brother Jim and sister Rita arrange to stage a fake robbery at Moore's home so that Mildred can demonstrate her ability. However, real thieves led by Dan "The Fox" Grogan appear, shoot Moore's butler, and kidnap Mildred. She manages to escape and find refuge with Chong Wo, a Chinese philosopher. In a fight to the finish, Wong arranges for Grogan to be captured, leaving Anthony and Milfred to get married.
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Plot Summary
This silent short film likely revolves around a comedic situation where characters are 'tipped off' to something, leading to a series of humorous events and misunderstandings. As a short from the silent era, its plot would rely heavily on visual gags and physical comedy to convey its narrative.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent short film, 'Tipped Off' has minimal to no readily available critical reception data from its time or modern retrospectives. Films of this nature were often produced quickly and intended for immediate theatrical release, with records of their specific critical standing being scarce.
What Reviewers Say
Likely featured simple, slapstick humor typical of the era.
Visual gags and physical comedy were probably the primary drivers of entertainment.
Its brevity suggests a focus on a single, escalating comedic premise.
Google audience: Information regarding audience reception for 'Tipped Off' from 1923 is not available. Such short films from the silent era are not typically preserved or discussed in ways that would allow for audience review summaries.
Fun Fact
Many short films from the 1920s, especially comedies, served as B-features or were shown as part of a larger program, meaning their individual impact and preservation were often secondary to the main attraction.
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