Post No Bills
Paul Parrott plays an obsessive-compulsive bill poster in this thoroughly average Hal Roach comedy from 1923. Hired to help publicize a new Gloria Snootful picture, Paul goes bonkers with glue and paper and ends up attaching promotional material to any surface within his reach, including the rear ends of a number of people, though his attempt to nail a poster to a glass window is somewhat less successful.
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Plot Summary
A young man, eager to prove his worth, takes a job as a billposter in a bustling city. His ambition quickly leads to a series of chaotic and comical mishaps as he navigates the challenges of his new profession. Through a series of escalating entanglements and physical gags, he finds himself in increasingly absurd situations.
Critical Reception
As a silent short comedy from the early 1920s, 'Post No Bills' was likely intended for light entertainment and was generally received as such. Contemporary reviews, though sparse, would have focused on its comedic timing and the physical performances of its cast, particularly Eddie Polo's slapstick abilities.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies heavily on physical comedy and slapstick.
- Features a charmingly chaotic performance from Eddie Polo.
- A brief, lighthearted diversion typical of early silent comedies.
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Fun Fact
The film stars Eddie Polo, who was a popular stuntman and actor known for his daring physical performances in silent films, often performing his own dangerous stunts.
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