Alimony Aches

In this short comedy, a man trying to avoid paying alimony finds himself in a series of increasingly absurd and comical situations. He attempts various schemes to escape his obligations, leading to a chaotic and ultimately humorous downfall. The film plays on the trope of a hapless husband trying to outsmart the legal system and his ex-wife.

As a short film from 1935, 'Alimony Aches' was likely seen as light entertainment of its time. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, would have focused on its comedic timing and slapstick elements. Its primary value today lies in its preservation of early comedic performance styles and its place within the B-movie short film landscape of the era.

• Mildly amusing attempts at humor typical of its era.
• Relies on familiar comedic tropes for its gags.
• A forgettable, though harmless, short subject.

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Charles Lamont, the director of 'Alimony Aches,' went on to a long career directing numerous films, including many westerns and comedies for Universal Pictures, often working with stars like Abbott and Costello and Bud Abbott.