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Doctor's Orders
Alabam is lovesick. He tells Mickey how he can't get close to the girl of his dreams; he's overheard by Dave, a smooth operator, who insists that Alabam leave everything to him. He contrives to have Alabam and Mickey wreck Alabam's car in the girl's front yard, then he arrives, posing as a doctor, asking the residents of the house if they'll let the injured boy come inside while the doctor examines him. Meanwhile, Mickey gets a look at the girl's cousin and feigns injury so that now both lads are in beds upstairs while Dave, the doctor, conjures foul-tasting treatments. The fly in the ointment is the girl's crusty uncle, who may stand between the lads and their true loves.
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Plot Summary
A comedic short film where a patient tries to avoid a strict doctor's examination by various means. The patient's attempts to evade the doctor lead to a series of humorous situations and misunderstandings within the medical setting. Ultimately, the doctor's persistence ensures the patient undergoes the necessary check-up, though not without further comedic consequences.
Critical Reception
As a short comedy from 1930, "Doctor's Orders" was likely intended as light entertainment. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, would have focused on its comedic timing and slapstick elements. Its historical significance lies in its representation of early sound comedy shorts.
What Reviewers Say
Amusing early sound comedy short.
Features slapstick humor typical of the era.
A brief, lighthearted cinematic diversion.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this 1930 short film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
This short film is notable for being an early example of synchronized sound comedy, a burgeoning technology at the time of its release.
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