The Plumber
This Keystone from the end of 1914, involving the usual suspects running around some plumbing issues will not hold many surprises for those familiar with Keystone in this period, or, indeed, with the works of the Three Stooges, who often played inept plumbers. It is, nonetheless, very nicely performed, especially by Charles Murray who mugs it up freely and ineptly, as well as the pretty girl who plays the house's maid.
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Plot Summary
This very short silent film appears to be a simple gag comedy. A plumber is called to fix a sink, and the scenario likely involves some sort of slapstick or visual humor related to the task.
Critical Reception
As a nearly 110-year-old silent short film, "The Plumber" predates modern critical review systems. Its reception would have been ephemeral, existing only in the immediate audience amusement of its time.
What Reviewers Say
- Likely appreciated for its brief, lighthearted comedic content.
- A typical example of the short, gag-driven comedies popular in the early silent era.
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Fun Fact
Films like "The Plumber" from 1914 were often part of Vaudeville programs or shown as filler in nickelodeons, contributing to the burgeoning film industry's rapid expansion.
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