Do Your Stuff
Do Your Stuff

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Do Your Stuff

1935
Movie
18 min
English

The Radio Rogues, salesman for a cure-all tonic called Nervoto, decide to go to Hollywood and cure invalids with mirth, melody and music instead of medicine.

Insights

Director: Bernard CarréGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

This short comedy follows the misadventures of a young man trying to prove himself to his father, a wealthy industrialist. Through a series of comedic mishaps and mistaken identities, he attempts to run a business, leading to chaotic but ultimately successful outcomes.

Critical Reception

As a short film from the mid-1930s, 'Do Your Stuff' received limited contemporary reviews. It is generally remembered as a lighthearted and amusing piece characteristic of its era, often praised for its energetic performances and simple comedic premise. Modern reception focuses on its historical value as an example of early Hollywood shorts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its light comedic tone and lively performances.

  • A straightforward and entertaining short film typical of the 1930s.

  • Offers a glimpse into the era's comedic sensibilities.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this short film is not readily available, but films of this nature were generally enjoyed for their escapist entertainment value.

Fun Fact

The film features Eddie Foy Jr., who was the son of the famous vaudeville entertainer Eddie Foy Sr. and the father of Eddie Foy III, continuing a multi-generational entertainment legacy.

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