Easy Come, Easy Go
Easy Come, Easy Go

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Easy Come, Easy Go

1928
Movie
60 min
English

Dix plays radio announcer Robert Parker, working at a station run by his girlfriend's father. Becoming a bit overexcited on the air, our hero lets slip a few (fortuitously unheard) profanities. Fired from his job, Parker enters into an amusing series of misadventures with veteran bank robber Jim Bailey (Charles Sellon).

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Director: Harry EdwardsGenres: Short, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

This silent comedy short follows a man who tries to impress his love interest by adopting a more sophisticated persona. However, his attempts at refinement are constantly undermined by his own clumsy nature and the interference of his pet dog. The film highlights the humorous contrast between his aspirations and his reality, leading to a series of comical mishaps.

Critical Reception

As a short silent comedy from the late 1920s, "Easy Come, Easy Go" was likely viewed as light entertainment for its time. Specific critical reviews from its era are scarce, but films of this nature typically relied on physical comedy and charming performances to engage audiences, often receiving brief, positive mentions in trade publications.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on slapstick and physical humor.

  • Features a charming, if somewhat simple, romantic storyline.

  • Showcases the comedic timing of its lead actor.

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Fun Fact

This short film is notable for being one of the final appearances of Gladys Brockwell, a silent film actress who had a prolific career before her untimely death in 1929.

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