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1923
Movie
12 min
English

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Director: Frank B. NewboundGenres: Short, Comedy

Plot Summary

This short comedy focuses on two brothers who are constantly trying to outsmart each other, leading to a series of escalating pranks and misunderstandings. Their rivalry culminates in a chaotic scenario that leaves everyone involved bewildered and the audience amused by their elaborate schemes gone awry. The film humorously explores themes of sibling rivalry and the unintended consequences of deceit.

Critical Reception

As a short silent comedy from 1923, specific critical reception details are scarce. However, films of this era often relied on broad physical comedy and simple narratives to entertain audiences. The Gribbon brothers were known for their slapstick routines, suggesting the film likely provided lighthearted amusement for its contemporary viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on physical comedy and slapstick.

  • Simple narrative driven by sibling rivalry.

  • Entertaining for its intended contemporary audience.

Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this specific silent short film is not available.

Fun Fact

The Gribbon brothers, Harry and Eddie, were a popular vaudeville and film comedy duo known for their energetic and often chaotic performances.

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