Bedtime Worries
Bedtime Worries

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Bedtime Worries

1933
Movie
20 min
English

Spanky's parents are trying unsuccessfully to get Spanky to spend a peaceful first night in his own room.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Charles LamontGenres: Comedy, Short, Family

Plot Summary

This short film follows the comedic misadventures of a father trying to get his energetic son to sleep. The son, full of youthful exuberance, invents increasingly elaborate excuses and scenarios to avoid bedtime, leading to a series of humorous situations for the exasperated parent. The father employs various tactics, from storytelling to playful threats, in his attempts to finally tuck his child in for the night.

Critical Reception

As a short film from 1933, detailed critical reception is scarce. However, films of this era, particularly comedies, were generally viewed as light entertainment for family audiences. They were often appreciated for their simple humor and familiar domestic themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers simple, wholesome humor suitable for families.

  • A lighthearted portrayal of common parental struggles with bedtime.

  • Features performances typical of short comedies of the era.

Google audience: Audience reception for "Bedtime Worries" is difficult to ascertain through modern review aggregators due to its age and format as a short film. However, shorts of this nature were typically enjoyed for their straightforward comedic premise and relatable family scenarios.

Fun Fact

Charles Lamont, the director, went on to have a prolific career directing numerous films, including many for Universal Pictures, often in the Western genre.

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