At It Again
Mrs. Smith hired detectives to trail her husband, whom she believes is being unfaithful; police chief Larkin gets mistaken for Mr. Smith by the detectives, who raise hell when they catch him "cheating". Based on an extant still, this is the first verifiable Keystone Comedy to feature a group of comic cops.
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Plot Summary
A short comedy film from 1912, "At It Again" likely features a humorous scenario with everyday characters finding themselves in amusing predicaments. As was common with films of this era, the plot would have revolved around simple gags and comedic situations intended to entertain the audience.
Critical Reception
As a short silent comedy from 1912, "At It Again" is difficult to assess with modern critical reception metrics. Films of this nature were generally produced for mass entertainment and would have been reviewed based on their comedic timing and novelty at the time of release. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, are not widely available.
What Reviewers Say
- Likely appreciated for its lighthearted humor and slapstick.
- Considered a typical example of early silent film comedy.
- A brief diversion for audiences of the time.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies currently exist.
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