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Who Takes Love Seriously?
Max Hansen and Willi Schur play two small-time criminals who steal dogs from their owners in the hope that they will get a reward. When the police catches them at their 'work', Hansen flees and gets into the apartment of Jenny Jugo, who takes a liking to the man and pretends that he's her boyfriend. Her landlady isn't amused, and so our heroine loses her rooms and moves in with Hansen. The two of them soon become lovebirds, of course. But when they later go to an entertainment park and Jugo takes part in a beauty contest, trouble arises...
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Plot Summary
A struggling young man (Buster Keaton) attempts to woo a wealthy socialite. He tries various methods to impress her, including impersonating a famous aviator and attempting to rescue her from a staged kidnapping. His efforts are hampered by his own clumsiness and the interference of rivals.
Critical Reception
This short film is generally seen as a minor work in Buster Keaton's filmography, often overshadowed by his earlier silent features. However, it is appreciated for showcasing Keaton's physical comedy and his ability to adapt to sound films, albeit in a less impactful way than his silent work.
What Reviewers Say
Buster Keaton's signature physical comedy is present, though somewhat subdued.
The transition to sound and a more conventional narrative limits Keaton's full comedic potential.
A pleasant, if unremarkable, short that offers a glimpse of Keaton's talent in the early sound era.
Google audience: Audience reviews often note Buster Keaton's charm and comedic timing, even in this shorter format. Some viewers find it enjoyable as a piece of early sound comedy, while others feel it doesn't reach the heights of his silent masterpieces.
Fun Fact
This film was one of Buster Keaton's early attempts at a sound film after his career had already been significantly impacted by the transition from silent movies to talkies.
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