Early to Bed
Early to Bed

Movie spotlight

Early to Bed

1928
Movie
20 min
English

Oliver inherits a fortune and hires Stan as his butler and proceeds to torment him. Stan finally rebels and goes on a rampage, destroying Oliver's fancy furnishings.

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Director: Henry EdwardsGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A humorous story centered around a mild-mannered man who finds himself entangled in a series of comical predicaments. His attempts to navigate romantic entanglements and societal expectations lead to a whirlwind of misunderstandings and absurd situations. The film explores themes of love, mistaken identity, and the chaotic nature of human relationships.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1928, critical reception information is scarce and often anecdotal. However, the film was generally considered a lighthearted and entertaining comedy of its era, praised for its comedic performances and engaging, albeit simple, plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its light comedic touch and charming performances.

  • Appreciated for its simple, engaging storyline typical of early cinematic comedies.

  • Considered a pleasant diversion of its time.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this 1928 silent film is not available.

Fun Fact

Henry Edwards, who directed and starred in 'Early to Bed', was a prolific British actor and director active during the silent film era and into the sound era, often associated with adaptations of popular literature.

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John Chard

John Chard

Hardy Manor! One of the lesser lights of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy's silent productions. Early to Bed is directed by Emmett Flynn and photographed by George Stevens. Over the years it has proved to be one of the boy's films that mo...