Clubs Are Trump
Clubs Are Trump

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Clubs Are Trump

1917
Movie
25 min
English

In pre-historic times (dream sequence), our hero, in a loin cloth, battles other cavemen over the opposite sex.

Insights

Director: Don McDonaldGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

A wealthy young man, eager to prove his worth, seeks to gain the approval of his father by succeeding in business. He attempts to launch a new club, but faces numerous comedic obstacles and misunderstandings along the way. His efforts to impress lead to a series of escalating gags and chaotic situations.

Critical Reception

As a silent short from 1917, contemporary critical reception is scarce and difficult to verify. However, films starring "Fatty" Arbuckle from this era were generally popular with audiences for their slapstick humor and lighthearted entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Audiences of the era likely appreciated the physical comedy characteristic of "Fatty" Arbuckle's performances.

  • The film likely offered a simple, escapist form of entertainment common to short comedies of the silent film period.

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

Fun Fact

Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood during the silent film era, commanding a salary of $1 million a year at the height of his career.

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