Let's Get Movin'
Let's Get Movin'

Let's Get Movin'

1936Movie6 minEnglish

Olive is moving out of her apartment; she's hired Bluto to move her things, but Popeye comes over to visit and won't be shown up.

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Director: B. Reeves EasonGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

This short film follows the misadventures of a man who finds himself entangled in a series of increasingly absurd situations. Trying to impress a woman and avoid trouble, he inadvertently gets caught up in a bank robbery and a runaway taxi, leading to a chaotic and comedic chase.

Critical Reception

As a brief comedy short from the era, 'Let's Get Movin'' was likely intended as light entertainment. Contemporary reviews, if available, would likely have focused on its slapstick elements and the comedic timing of its lead actors. Its significance lies more in its representation of short-form comedic filmmaking of the 1930s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on physical comedy and fast-paced gags.
  • Features a performance by Leon Errol known for his eccentric style.
  • A typical example of a studio's output in the comedy short film genre of the period.

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Fun Fact

The film was part of a series of shorts produced by RKO Radio Pictures, designed to fill out theater programs with brief, entertaining content.

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