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Cold Turkey
Pluto and the cat, goaded by a TV commercial for turkey, raid the fridge and find a turkey inside. The cat gets there first and re-heats the turkey, first on the furnace duct, and then, trying to hide from Pluto, inside the tube-type TV - but he over-does it a bit.
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Plot Summary
In a small town, the mayor makes a bet with a television evangelist that the entire town can quit smoking for 30 days, starting on Thanksgiving. The townspeople struggle with nicotine withdrawal, leading to humorous and chaotic situations. As the days pass, the challenge tests their willpower, relationships, and the very fabric of their community.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'Cold Turkey' received mixed reviews, with many critics praising Gloria Swanson's performance but finding the plot somewhat predictable and the humor occasionally heavy-handed. Audiences were generally amused by the premise, though some found the depiction of withdrawal symptoms to be over the top.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Gloria Swanson's commanding presence and comedic timing.
Some found the premise amusing, but the execution occasionally lagged.
The portrayal of withdrawal symptoms was noted as both humorous and exaggerated.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
The film was one of Gloria Swanson's attempts to revive her film career in the 1950s after her iconic role in 'Sunset Boulevard'.
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