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Picking Peaches
A series of sketches with a shoe clerk, his wife, and his extra-curricular activities. The shoe clerk steps out on his wife with one of his customers. Both his wife and the woman's husband catch them when they go to the beach and later watch a beauty and fashion contest. His wife enters it wearing a mask. Back at work on Monday, all has returned to normal, until the winner of the contest shows up for her prize - a complete wardrobe...
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Plot Summary
This silent comedy short follows the misadventures of a young man who attempts to court a farmer's daughter. His efforts are comically thwarted by the overprotective father and a series of slapstick mishaps, all set against the backdrop of a bustling peach orchard.
Critical Reception
As a silent short from the 1920s, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented. However, films of this nature were generally produced for light entertainment and would have been assessed on their comedic timing and visual gags.
What Reviewers Say
Likely relied on physical comedy and exaggerated performances for its humor.
A typical example of early 20th-century slapstick shorts.
Appealed to audiences seeking simple, lighthearted entertainment.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is unavailable due to its age.
Fun Fact
Richard Thorpe, the director of 'Picking Peaches', would go on to have a long and prolific career in Hollywood, directing over 150 films across various genres, including Westerns and Tarzan adventures.
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