The Downy Girl
The Downy Girl

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The Downy Girl

1919
Movie
124 min
Swedish

The mayor's son Mauritz Fristedt, has become deeply in love with the baker's daughter Dunungen. The mayor applauds the engagement because Mauritz will to try to foist a pack of worthless shares from his uncle to his father-in-law.

Insights

Director: Van Dyke BrookeGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

In this silent comedy short, a group of people embark on an adventure involving a downy girl, leading to humorous situations and slapstick gags. The plot centers around misunderstandings and comical mishaps that arise from the characters' interactions, typical of the era's comedic style.

Critical Reception

As a silent comedy short from 1919, specific detailed critical reception is scarce. However, films of this nature were generally produced for popular entertainment and lighthearted amusement, relying on physical comedy and simple narratives to appeal to a broad audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies on typical slapstick and physical comedy for laughs.

  • A lighthearted and simple comedic narrative.

  • Representative of early 20th-century short film entertainment.

Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age and the nature of its original release.

Fun Fact

During the early days of cinema, short comedy films like 'The Downy Girl' were a staple of movie programs, often shown before the main feature or as part of a double bill.

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