Half Pint Polly
Half Pint Polly

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Half Pint Polly

1930
Movie
20 min
English

Ted is riding for Pa Martin against Cooper in the big race. When Cooper has his men capture Ted, Peggy overhears them and sets out to free Ted in time for the race.

Insights

Director: Mack SennettGenres: Comedy, Short, Silent Film

Plot Summary

This short silent comedy follows the mischievous adventures of a child named Polly. Polly, often accompanied by her toy, Half Pint, finds herself in a series of humorous predicaments. The film relies on slapstick humor and visual gags typical of the Mack Sennett studio.

Critical Reception

As a short silent comedy from the early sound era, "Half Pint Polly" was likely received as typical entertainment of its time, characterized by its slapstick and lighthearted tone. Specific critical reviews from its release are scarce, but Mack Sennett's productions were generally known for their broad humor and visual comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on physical comedy and chase sequences.

  • Features the signature slapstick style of Mack Sennett.

  • A brief, lighthearted diversion typical of the era's short films.

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Fun Fact

While the film features a character named Half Pint, the character's voice actor, Clarence Nash, would later become famous for voicing Donald Duck in Disney cartoons starting in 1934.

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