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Pardon My Accident
Professor Pierre Ginsbairge, an instructor at a success school, tells his class that nothing falls from the sky into their laps. On his way out, a safe falling from an upper-story window, nearly drives him into the sidewalk. Uninjured, but learning that the safe-owning company is insured, he claims to be injured and is sent to the hospital.There, he is mistaken for a look-alike famous surgeon and is in a jam when the surgeon arrives and finds Pierre making love to his wife, the nurse.
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Plot Summary
In this short comedy, Edgar Kennedy plays a well-meaning but bumbling man who accidentally causes a series of escalating mishaps. His attempts to fix his mistakes only lead to further chaos, much to the exasperation of those around him. The film humorously explores the nature of accidents and the difficulty of rectifying them, culminating in a fittingly absurd conclusion.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1938, "Pardon My Accident" is not typically subjected to modern critical analysis in the same way as feature films. It was part of a series of Edgar Kennedy shorts known for their physical comedy and relatable, everyday predicaments. Its reception would have been measured by its entertainment value and success within its genre at the time, generally considered a competent entry in Kennedy's popular shorts.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on Edgar Kennedy's signature frustrated everyman persona.
Offers a typical example of the popular short comedy format of the era.
Engaging slapstick humor that plays on common domestic annoyances.
Google audience: Audience reception for this specific short is not readily available in modern aggregate reviews. However, Edgar Kennedy's shorts were generally well-received by audiences of the era for their lighthearted, accessible humor.
Fun Fact
Edgar Kennedy was known for his distinctive "slow burn" comedic frustration, a style that made him a popular figure in Hollywood shorts during the 1930s and 1940s.
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