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Painting the Town
Glenn Tryon and Patsy Ruth Miller, headed the cast of Universal's Painting the Town. In his first starring role, Tryon is cast as bucolic inventor Hector Whitmore, who falls for flirtatious city gal Patsy Deveau (Miller). Misinterpreting her fluttering eyelashes as a sign of true and lasting love, Hector follows Patsy to New York, much to the dismay of the girl's wealthy fiance.
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Plot Summary
In this brief silent comedy, a young man tries to impress a woman by taking her to a lavish party. He attempts to navigate the social scene, hoping to win her affections amidst the festivities and potential rivals.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent short film, specific critical reception is difficult to ascertain. However, silent comedies of this era were generally popular for their lighthearted entertainment and physical humor, and films associated with major stars like Harold Lloyd typically found a receptive audience.
What Reviewers Say
A charmingly brief showcase of silent-era comedic antics.
Features typical physical humor expected from the period.
A light, almost throwaway, piece of entertainment.
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Fun Fact
This short film is notable for its connection to the legendary showman Sid Grauman, who owned Grauman's Chinese Theatre and other famous Hollywood landmarks, though he is primarily known for his exhibition rather than direct filmmaking at this stage.
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