Raisin' Trouble
This silent comedy short stars Jack Cooper--not to be confused with the child actor, Jackie Cooper. Cooper and his friend are making a batch of homemade beer--something illegal during the days of Prohibition. However, the bottles are poorly made so Jack has to get some more. Later, after the new bottles arrive, the cops come to the door.
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Plot Summary
This short comedy follows a group of people attempting to run a ranch. Their efforts are constantly thwarted by the chaotic nature of their situation and their own ineptitude. Amidst the mayhem, they try to maintain control and achieve their goals, often with disastrously funny results.
Critical Reception
As a silent short from the silent era, specific critical reviews are scarce. However, films of this nature were generally produced for light entertainment and popular appeal, with their success measured by audience laughter and box office returns. Contemporary audiences likely found the slapstick and comedic situations amusing.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies heavily on physical comedy and slapstick.
- A typical example of short-form comedy from the 1920s.
- Features a cast known for their comedic timing in short subjects.
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Fun Fact
Vernon Dent, who stars in this short, would later become a prolific supporting actor in numerous Three Stooges shorts, often playing authority figures or antagonists.
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