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A Patented Stupid Man
As Pelopidas is going around hungry, trying to find something to eat, a misunderstanding makes him seem like a thief. In order to escape his persecutors, he runs trying to hide. He hitchhikes and gets a ride by a truck, whose driver happens to be his fellow villager who knows the runaway’s past. Pelopidas has been working hard since his childhood, but due to his naivety nobody is serious with him. His return to the village where was born gets him mixed up in more trouble.
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Plot Summary
A comedic short film about a man who is patenting his own stupidity. The film follows his increasingly absurd attempts to demonstrate his unique 'talent' through various Rube Goldberg-esque contraptions and situations.
Critical Reception
As a short comedy film from 1963, 'A Patented Stupid Man' is not widely reviewed by modern critics. Its reception is likely tied to its initial release as a novelty piece, aiming for laughs through slapstick and a whimsical premise.
What Reviewers Say
The film's humor relies heavily on physical comedy and a simple, absurd concept.
Appreciated for its brevity and lighthearted, nonsensical approach.
Likely considered a charming, albeit minor, comedic curiosity of its era.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific short film is not readily available. Audience reception would have been primarily through theatrical exhibition in 1963.
Fun Fact
The film features Jerry Maren, an actor best known for playing one of the Lollipop Guild munchkins in 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939).
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