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The Boys, Still Determined, Try It Again on Foxy Grandpa, with the Same Result
On a set of a garden at the side of a house, the boys are conspiring to play a trick on Foxy Grandpa. As the old gentleman enters the scene, the two boys are busily engaged in attempting to do tricks with strings. The film ends as the old gentleman outshines them by doing magic tricks, and conjuring up a rabbit from behind his handkerchief.
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Plot Summary
This silent short film is a sequel to 'The Boys Try It on Foxy Grandpa' and likely depicts a similar comedic scenario where children play a prank on an elderly man, leading to a predictable, humorous outcome. The narrative would have relied on visual gags and physical comedy characteristic of early cinema.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent short, specific critical reception is not well-documented or readily available in modern databases. Films of this era were often judged on their novelty and technical execution, with comedic shorts aiming for simple, effective laughs.
What Reviewers Say
Early examples of visual gags and slapstick humor.
Reflects the nascent stage of narrative filmmaking.
Primarily of historical interest to film scholars.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is unavailable due to its age and the limited digital archiving of early cinema.
Fun Fact
This film is a sequel to 'The Boys Try It on Foxy Grandpa' (1901), indicating that early filmmakers recognized the appeal of recurring characters and comedic situations in the burgeoning film industry.
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