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Moonlight and Noses
Two burglars break into the home of an eccentric doctor. The doctor catches them, but offers to let them go free -- and give them a thousand dollars -- if they go to a cemetery and bring back the body of a man who he believes died of "water on the brain."
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Plot Summary
In this silent comedy short, a young man is smitten with a beautiful woman, but her overprotective father stands in the way of their romance. The man attempts various comical schemes to win her affection, leading to a series of slapstick encounters and misunderstandings.
Critical Reception
As a short silent comedy from the 1920s, "Moonlight and Noses" is primarily remembered as an early work featuring Buster Keaton, though he is not credited as a lead actor. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, are difficult to access, but its place in film history is linked to its performers and the era's burgeoning comedy scene.
What Reviewers Say
A typical silent comedy short of its era, relying on physical gags and chase sequences.
Features early performances from notable comedians, offering a glimpse into the evolution of screen comedy.
While not a landmark film, it serves as a historical artifact of silent film entertainment.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this 1925 short film is not readily available. Audience reception is generally inferred from its historical context and its inclusion in collections of early comedy shorts.
Fun Fact
While often associated with Buster Keaton due to his uncredited appearance and involvement in some of the gags, he was not the primary star of this particular short film.
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