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Getting Gertie's Garter
Attorney Ken Walrick, not quite realizing the difference between a garter and a bracelet, gives Gertie Darling a bejewelled garter with his photograph in miniature attached. But then he must cover his indiscretion by getting the garter back before his fiancee finds out.
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Plot Summary
A young artist, struggling financially, inherits a fortune from his aunt, but the inheritance comes with a peculiar condition: he must retrieve a valuable jewel-encrusted garter from a wild gorilla named Gertie. He enlists the help of his friends to embark on this unusual and perilous quest, leading to a series of comical mishaps and romantic entanglements.
Critical Reception
As a silent comedy from the late 1920s, "Getting Gertie's Garter" was likely enjoyed for its slapstick humor and lighthearted premise. Contemporary reviews, if available, would have focused on the comedic performances and the adventurous plot. Modern reception is more historical, appreciating it as an example of early Hollywood comedic filmmaking.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its inventive and humorous premise.
Appreciated for its slapstick comedy and lighthearted tone.
A charming example of early silent film entertainment.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific silent film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of a popular 1921 Broadway play of the same name, which was also known for its risque humor and daring premise for its time.
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