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A Rare Bird
A wealthy businessman joins his servant, who has won a winter getaway, on the trip, but at the hotel where they stay the servant is mistaken for the master.
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Plot Summary
A rare bird lands in a zoo, and the zookeeper is determined to capture it for display. His attempts are thwarted by a persistent young woman who believes the bird is a gift from heaven. The zookeeper's pursuit leads to humorous chaos and escalating misunderstandings.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1935, specific critical reception details are scarce. However, shorts of this era were generally produced as light entertainment, and 'A Rare Bird' likely served as a brief comedic diversion for audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Likely a lighthearted and simple comedic short.
Utilized slapstick and character-based humor for its runtime.
A typical example of short-form entertainment from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this 1935 short film is not available.
Fun Fact
This short film featured a young Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Lupe Velez, both established stars of the era, in what would have been a brief, lighthearted appearance.
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