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Toboggan
Toboggan, the 1934 Henri Decoin French boxing sports romantic love triangle melodrama (about a washed up boxer who makes a comeback for a sexy dancer, but she is two-timing him, and she brings her boyfriend into the arena during the climactic boxing match) starring Georges Carpentier (real life heavyweight boxing champion), Arlette Marchal, Paul Amiot, John Anderson, and Raymond Cordy. Note that because Carpentier was a real life boxer, he naturally was able to do his own boxing scenes, and the producer of the movie interwove footage of Carpentier from his actual matches into the film.
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Plot Summary
In this short comedy, a young man attempts to win the affection of a woman by participating in a toboggan race. He faces numerous comical obstacles and rivals as he vies for her heart.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1934, 'Toboggan' received minor attention at the time of its release, primarily as a B-picture or filler content. Contemporary reviews, where available, likely focused on its lighthearted entertainment value and the performances of its cast in a comedic context. Its historical significance is minimal, and modern critical analysis is scarce.
What Reviewers Say
A lighthearted and brief comedic diversion.
Features simple gags and a predictable romantic plot.
Serves its purpose as a short, entertaining piece for its era.
Google audience: Information regarding specific audience reviews from Google users for this 1934 short film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
George "Gabby" Hayes, known for his later roles as a sidekick in Westerns, appears in this pre-Western comedic short.
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