Say It with Babies
Casper is the baby-expert at a large department store and his life is less than peaceful as he provides much amusement for the babies at his own expense. On Sunday, he and his wife go on a picnic with the neighbors and hoe comes home on his day of rest with three traffic tickets and numerous stings from the hornets he failed to amuse.
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Plot Summary
A bachelor, determined to avoid marriage, finds himself unexpectedly caring for a baby. His efforts to manage the infant while still maintaining his single status lead to a series of comedic mishaps. As he navigates the challenges of fatherhood, he begins to experience a change of heart.
Critical Reception
As a short silent comedy from the 1920s, 'Say It with Babies' was likely viewed as light entertainment. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, would focus on the comedic performances and the gags presented. Its reception today is largely academic, studied as a piece of early cinematic comedy.
What Reviewers Say
- A typical short comedy that relies on slapstick and situational humor.
- Charles Murray delivers a performance geared towards the era's comedic style.
- The film's premise offers simple, lighthearted entertainment.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this short film from 1926 is not available.
Fun Fact
As a short film from the silent era, 'Say It with Babies' was often shown as a supporting feature or part of a larger bill at cinemas, rather than as a standalone release.
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