Broke in China
Donald Drake, a deep sea gondolier ex soda jerk, arrives at the All Nation Cafe in Shanghai. The proprietor believes he's a penniless ne'er-do-well - which he is - but he unexpectedly comes into a small windfall. So the proprietor orders slightly rough around the edges Maud and Mollie, two of his American good time girls working their way around the world, to get him to spend all his money while there. As Donald ends up telling the two good time girls his life story - most specifically about the blonde he let slip through his fingers, she who was the love of his life - a few revelations and the errant coin he left at the roulette wheel betting table change his life.
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Plot Summary
This short comedy film from 1927, titled 'Broke in China,' is largely undocumented in public film archives. Based on its title and era, it likely depicted comedic situations possibly involving cultural misunderstandings or financial struggles, presented through the lens of silent film humor. The specifics of its narrative and characters are not readily available.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1927, specific critical reception for 'Broke in China' is not well-documented in modern film historical records. Such shorts often served as B-movie fare or accompaniments to feature films, and detailed reviews were less common or have been lost to time. Its exact impact or reception by contemporary audiences is therefore unknown.
What Reviewers Say
- Lack of available information makes consensus impossible to determine.
- Likely a typical silent-era short film, its value would have been ephemeral.
- Its status as a lost or obscure film means no contemporary or modern critical consensus exists.
Google audience: Due to the obscurity and lack of available information on 'Broke in China,' there are no audience reviews or summaries available on Google platforms.
Fun Fact
Many short films from the silent era, like 'Broke in China,' are now considered 'lost films,' meaning no known copies survive, making them difficult to study or appreciate today.
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