Two Scrambled
Two Scrambled

Two Scrambled

1918Movie11 minEnglish

Roomers in a boarding house break the rules and are caught cooking if their room. A frantic run-in with the landlady ensues.

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Director: E.M. AshcroftGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

A man attempts to impress his sweetheart by pretending to be wealthy, leading to a series of comical misunderstandings and chaotic situations. His charade unravels spectacularly, involving mistaken identities and unexpected guests.

Critical Reception

As a silent short comedy from 1918, contemporary critical reviews are scarce and difficult to verify. However, films of this era featuring these comedians generally aimed for lighthearted entertainment and slapstick humor, which was popular with audiences at the time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Emphasizes physical comedy and broad gags.
  • Features early performances by now-famous comedians.
  • Typical of lighthearted entertainment of the silent film era.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is unavailable due to its age.

Fun Fact

This short film is notable for featuring Oliver Hardy before his iconic partnership with Stan Laurel, showcasing his early comedic timing in a different context.

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