Grand Slam Opera
Grand Slam Opera

Grand Slam Opera

1936Movie20 minEnglish

Elmer Butts is a contestant in a radio amateur hour show hoping to win the first price -- by dancing and juggling!

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: UnknownGenres: Musical, Short, Comedy

Plot Summary

This short musical comedy features a tenor attempting to impress a soprano with his singing, only to be interrupted by a pesky fly. The situation escalates comically as the tenor tries to get rid of the fly while maintaining his operatic performance.

Critical Reception

As a very short musical comedy from 1936, 'Grand Slam Opera' is primarily noted for its brief runtime and simple, humorous premise. It is a minor work within the history of musical shorts, often overlooked in broader film discussions. Its reception is largely based on its genre and era, rather than in-depth critical analysis.

What Reviewers Say

  • A brief and lighthearted musical interlude.
  • Relies on slapstick humor and a simple operatic theme.
  • A minor curiosity from the Golden Age of Hollywood shorts.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific short film is not readily available. However, typical audiences for such shorts would likely appreciate its brevity and comedic elements.

Fun Fact

This short film is notable for its minimalist approach, focusing almost entirely on the vocal performance and the comedic struggle with the fly, a common trope in early animated and live-action shorts.

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