Bunker Bean
Bunker Bean

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Bunker Bean

1936
Movie
67 min
English

A shy office worker becomes a hero when a fortune teller calls him another Napoleon.

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Director: Mal BellairsGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A mild-mannered bookkeeper, Bunker Bean, is constantly downtrodden by his boss and fiancé. He dreams of a more exciting life and finds himself in a series of comical misadventures. Bean eventually musters the courage to stand up for himself and find his own path to happiness.

Critical Reception

Bunker Bean is a minor comedy from the 1930s, largely forgotten today. It offered lighthearted entertainment typical of the era, with a focus on slapstick humor and a simple rags-to-riches-like narrative. While not critically lauded, it likely provided an enjoyable escape for Depression-era audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • A light and humorous romp.

  • Features predictable but amusing comedic situations.

  • Offers a charming, if simple, storyline.

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Fun Fact

The film was based on the comic strip of the same name by Paul T. "Pinky" Toth.

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