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Art Gallery
An art museum, on a dark and stormy night. The statue of Nero comes to life and tries to burn the nearby painting of Rome but his matches go out. He tries to get a set of "hear no evil" monkeys to take the matches from a still life, but they refuse and he teases them. The other artworks come to their defense. Nero plays hurt, and gets the monkeys to help; after they stumble around in the still life for a while, they get drunk on lighter fluid and start breathing flames, which they combine with the fluid to act as a flamethrower. Soon, the museum is ablaze and all the paintings are either sounding the alarm or coming to fight the fire.
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Plot Summary
A struggling artist attempts to pass off his dog's abstract paintings as his own to gain recognition and sell them at a prestigious gallery. The ruse quickly unravels when the dog's "artistic" process becomes a public spectacle.
Critical Reception
This short film is primarily remembered as an early comedic vehicle, showcasing its actors in a lighthearted, albeit simple, premise. Critical reception at the time was generally favorable for its brief entertainment value.
What Reviewers Say
A charming and amusing short film.
Fritz Feld delivers a humorous performance.
A lighthearted diversion with a simple, effective comedic premise.
Google audience: Audience reviews, where available, tend to highlight the film's playful premise and the comedic timing of its lead. It's often cited as a pleasant, if brief, distraction.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a series of shorts produced by Warner Bros. in the late 1930s, often featuring popular comedic actors of the era.
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