Rush Orders
A typical Pollard-Morrison outing is Rush Orders (1921), in which the pair ride into town on a railroad handcar (with Morrison providing the locomotive muscle). When there it's all about the hustle for food with rivals and advertisement in the café business..
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Plot Summary
A frantic comedy short film where a hapless protagonist must navigate a series of chaotic events to fulfill a crucial order. The story unfolds with rapid-fire gags and escalating mishaps as he races against time.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1921, contemporary critical reviews are scarce and difficult to access. However, shorts of this era were generally produced for light entertainment and immediate consumption, with their success often measured by audience laughter and box office returns.
What Reviewers Say
- Generally lighthearted and fast-paced for its time.
- Relied on slapstick and comedic situations typical of early silent comedies.
- A brief, amusing diversion for audiences.
Google audience: Information regarding specific audience reviews for this short film from 1921 is not available.
Fun Fact
Tay Garnett, who directed this short, later went on to a successful career in Hollywood, directing films like 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' (1946) and 'Slightly Scarlet' (1954).
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