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Wild to Go
Tom Blake, en route to the bank to draw money to pay off the mortgage for Felton, his boss, is intercepted by Trumbull, acting for Purdy (who holds the mortgage). Blake escapes and swims ashore to a private school for girls. There he meets Marjorie, Felton's daughter, and on their way to the ranch they are kidnapped by Trumbull and taken to a deserted cabin.
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Plot Summary
In this silent comedy short, "Fuzzy" (Al St. John) and his companions find themselves in various predicaments as they try to navigate everyday life with their characteristic slapstick antics. The film relies heavily on physical comedy and character interactions to drive its humorous narrative.
Critical Reception
As a short silent comedy from the 1920s, specific critical reception details are scarce in modern records. However, films of this era featuring Al St. John were generally intended for light entertainment and relied on established comedic tropes. Audiences likely appreciated the physical gags and the familiar characterizations.
What Reviewers Say
Relies on broad physical comedy and sight gags.
Features the popular comedic stylings of Al St. John.
A typical example of short-form silent comedy from the era.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific 1926 short film is not available.
Fun Fact
Al St. John, who plays the lead in 'Wild to Go,' was the nephew of silent film comedy legend Fatty Arbuckle and often appeared in his uncle's films before establishing his own comedic persona as 'Fuzzy.'
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