Calaboose
Calaboose

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Calaboose

1943
Movie
45 min
English

A love-smitten cowpoke acciidentally causes a horse stampede.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: Hal RoachGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

A man is wrongly convicted of a crime and sent to prison, where he must contend with the harsh realities of incarceration. He attempts to maintain his innocence while navigating the complex social dynamics of the prison system. His goal is to survive and eventually prove his freedom, facing numerous challenges along the way.

Critical Reception

As a short comedy film from the era, 'Calaboose' was likely intended as light entertainment. Reviews from its time are scarce, but it is generally seen as a minor entry in Harold Lloyd's filmography, offering a brief comedic diversion rather than profound social commentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • A brief, humorous look at prison life.

  • Features the characteristic physical comedy of Harold Lloyd.

  • A straightforward, if unremarkable, short film.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific short film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a series of "streamlined comedies" produced by Hal Roach, designed to be shorter and more focused than his earlier feature-length productions.

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