

Shoot Yourself Some Golf
Jane Wyman and Ron Reagan are given golf lessons by pro-golfer Jimmy Thompson, and watch trick shots performed by Jack Redmond.
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Plot Summary
This short comedy follows the misadventures of a man who dreams of becoming a golf champion. Despite his lack of skill, he endeavors to compete, leading to a series of humorous and chaotic situations on the golf course. His journey is filled with outlandish attempts to improve his game and comical interactions with others.
Critical Reception
As a short comedy from the Golden Age of Hollywood, 'Shoot Yourself Some Golf' was primarily intended as light entertainment. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, would likely have focused on its comedic elements and the performance of its stars, particularly Hugh Herbert's signature comedic style. Its reception would have been generally positive for its intended audience as a brief diversion.
What Reviewers Say
- Hugh Herbert's slapstick antics provide the primary source of humor.
- The film offers a lighthearted and somewhat nonsensical take on the sport of golf.
- It's a typical example of a short comedy from its era, relying on familiar comedic tropes.
Google audience: Audience reception for this short film is not readily available through generalized Google user reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
Hugh Herbert was known for his distinctive, often buffoonish, comedic persona which he heavily utilized in short films like this one.
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