It's in the Bag
It's in the Bag

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It's in the Bag

1932
Movie
45 min
French

Benjamin Déboisé, a hatter, his salesman and a young man want to kidnap an American millionaire, put him in a bag and hold him to ransom. But they make a mistake: the fellow they find in the bag is not the millionaire himself, but his son...!

Insights

Director: George W. HillGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

In this short comedy, two aspiring inventors, Bob and Bert, are trying to sell their latest creation, a vacuum cleaner with a surprising twist. They encounter a series of eccentric characters and face numerous comical obstacles as they attempt to demonstrate the effectiveness of their patented device, leading to a chaotic and humorous series of events.

Critical Reception

As a short comedy from the early 1930s, 'It's in the Bag' was likely viewed as light entertainment. Contemporary reviews would have focused on the comedic performances of Wheeler and Woolsey and the overall amusement derived from the gags. While not a landmark film, it likely served its purpose as a brief diversion for audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • The humor relies heavily on the slapstick and verbal wit of its lead comedic duo.

  • The plot is a simple framework to showcase a series of comedic set pieces.

  • A typical example of the short comedies produced during the era, offering lighthearted fun.

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Fun Fact

Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey were a popular comedy team during the early sound era, known for their sophisticated banter and often risqué humor, which they brought to many of their feature films as well as shorts like this.

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