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Big Time Or Bust
Newlywed carnival performers decide to try their luck in New York, but their marriage begins to crumble when their careers take separate paths.
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Plot Summary
In this comedy short, a down-on-his-luck inventor struggles to make his latest contraption work. He hopes to strike it rich with his new device, but faces numerous comical setbacks and misunderstandings.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1933, 'Big Time Or Bust' is not widely reviewed by modern critics. Contemporary reception would have been tied to its Vaudeville-style humor and gag-driven narrative, typical of comedies from that era.
What Reviewers Say
Relies on slapstick and broad comedic situations.
Features a simple, albeit somewhat predictable, plot.
Showcases the comedic talents of its lead actor within a short format.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this short are scarce, but the style of humor is characteristic of the era's popular comedies.
Fun Fact
Edward F. Cline, the director, was a prolific filmmaker known for his work with Buster Keaton and W.C. Fields.
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