Gypsy Night
Gypsy Night

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Gypsy Night

1935
Movie
18 min
English

Gypsies sing and dance around the fire while their children dream.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Henry KuttnerGenres: Short, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of men attempts to enjoy a night out at a speakeasy, but their plans are continually disrupted by a host of chaotic and comedic events. From troublesome patrons to uncooperative staff, their evening devolves into a series of mishaps and near-disasters. The short film humorously portrays the challenges and absurdities that can arise when trying to relax in a less-than-orderly establishment.

Critical Reception

As a short film from 1935, 'Gypsy Night' is not widely reviewed by modern critics. Its reception at the time would have been typical for a B-movie short, likely intended as a brief diversion. Audience reactions would have depended on their enjoyment of slapstick and situational comedy prevalent in shorts of that era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers lighthearted, if somewhat formulaic, comedic moments.

  • Relies heavily on the comedic timing of its ensemble cast.

  • A brief and unassuming short that provides simple entertainment.

Google audience: Due to its age and status as a short film, there is no specific summary of Google user reviews available for 'Gypsy Night'.

Fun Fact

Henry Kuttner, primarily known as a prolific science fiction and fantasy author, also dabbled in screenwriting and directing for a brief period, with 'Gypsy Night' being one of his directorial efforts.

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