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Laughing Gas
A woman goes to the dentist for a toothache and is given gas. On her way home on the subway she can't stop laughing, and every other passenger catches the laughter from her.
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Plot Summary
A patient goes to the dentist for gas, but the dentist and his assistant get high on the gas themselves. They proceed to cause chaos in the dental office, imagining all sorts of fantastical scenarios. The patient eventually recovers and flees, leaving the dentist and assistant in their delirious state.
Critical Reception
As one of the earliest comedies from the Edison Manufacturing Company, 'Laughing Gas' is primarily of historical interest for its nascent comedic techniques and its early use of nitrous oxide as a plot device. While not critically acclaimed in its time, it represents a step in the evolution of slapstick and gag-driven humor in early cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Notable for its pioneering use of a drug-induced comedic premise.
A primitive example of early silent film slapstick.
Historically significant as an early comedy from the Edison studio.
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Fun Fact
This short film is notable for its early depiction of dental office shenanigans, predating many later cinematic explorations of the setting.
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