Tee for Two
Tee for Two

Movie spotlight

Tee for Two

1945
Movie
7 min
English

Tom is golfing, but having no success. Jerry insures that remains the case.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Hal YatesGenres: Comedy, Short, Sport

Plot Summary

In this short comedy, the bumbling golfer Hugh Herbert finds himself in a series of escalating mishaps on the golf course. His attempts at playing the game are consistently derailed by his own clumsiness and unfortunate circumstances, leading to a chaotic and humorous golfing experience. The film follows his increasingly desperate efforts to complete a game of golf.

Critical Reception

As a short comedy film from the mid-1940s, 'Tee for Two' was generally received as light entertainment. Its humor relies on slapstick and the comedic performance of Hugh Herbert. While not critically lauded as a cinematic masterpiece, it served its purpose as a brief, amusing diversion typical of the era's short subjects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on slapstick and Hugh Herbert's physical comedy.

  • A standard, brief comedic short that offers lighthearted amusement.

  • Entertaining for its simple, gag-driven humor.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this short are scarce due to its age and genre, but typical comments for similar short comedies of the era praise their simple, lighthearted humor and the performances of their comedic leads.

Fun Fact

Hugh Herbert was known for his distinctive 'woo-woo-woo' vocalization and his persona as a lovable, bumbling simpleton, which he frequently employed in his film roles, including in this short.

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