The Wrong Mr. Perkins
The Wrong Mr. Perkins

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The Wrong Mr. Perkins

1931
Movie
38 min
English

An impoverished man Jimmy Perkins is mistaken by a banker for a wealthy man with a similar name...

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Director: Walter BrooksGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

In this short comedy, a man named Mr. Perkins finds himself in a series of embarrassing and mistaken identity situations. He attempts to navigate social events and encounters, often leading to humorous misunderstandings due to his uncanny resemblance to another individual.

Critical Reception

As a short film from 1931, "The Wrong Mr. Perkins" was likely screened as part of a larger program. Contemporary reviews would have focused on its comedic timing and the performances of its actors. Modern reception tends to view it as a charming, albeit brief, example of early sound comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • A lighthearted comedic romp.

  • Relies heavily on mistaken identity gags.

  • Features strong performances from its comedic cast.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this particular short film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

This short film was part of a series of comedies featuring Charles Ruggles, known for his distinctive comedic persona.

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