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That's My Daddy
A wealthy bachelor lies his way out of a speeding ticket by telling the cops he's on his way to visit his baby girl in hospital - ever helpful, they accompany him whereupon a little girl attaches herself to him, with hilarious results.
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Plot Summary
In this silent comedy short, a wealthy young man is desperate to avoid marriage arranged by his father. He attempts to trick his father into believing he already has a wife and child by hiring actors to pose as his family. Complications and humorous misunderstandings ensue as the deception unfolds.
Critical Reception
As a silent comedy short from the late 1920s, 'That's My Daddy' was likely appreciated for its slapstick humor and comedic performances within the context of its era. Contemporary reviews would have focused on the gags and the actors' ability to convey emotion and humor without dialogue. Such shorts were popular entertainment, designed for quick laughs.
What Reviewers Say
Features typical slapstick gags characteristic of silent comedies.
Vernon Dent delivers a comedic performance as the protagonist.
Relies on a familiar comedic premise of mistaken identity and deception.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this 1927 silent film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Vernon Dent, who plays the lead role, was a prolific comedic actor, appearing in hundreds of films, most notably in the Three Stooges shorts.
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