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Getting to the Ball Game
Mr. Meekley, a baseball fan, has a flat tire on his way to a pennant game. He remains determined to make it to the game regardless of this and further setbacks. The film's climax was shot at a pivotal game between the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Plot Summary
This silent comedy short features a group of bumbling individuals trying to reach a baseball game. Their journey is filled with slapstick mishaps and physical comedy as they encounter various obstacles. The film culminates in their chaotic arrival at the ballpark.
Critical Reception
As a short silent comedy from the early days of cinema, contemporary critical reception is difficult to pinpoint with modern metrics. However, films from Mack Sennett's Keystone Studios were generally known for their fast-paced, anarchic humor and were popular with audiences of the era, establishing a successful formula for slapstick comedy.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its early slapstick and physical comedy.
Typical of the chaotic and fast-paced style of Mack Sennett.
A lighthearted, albeit simple, comedic premise.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this early silent film is not available.
Fun Fact
Mack Sennett's Keystone Studios was famous for its 'Bathing Beauties' and its wild, often dangerous, stunts, which helped define early Hollywood comedy.
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