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Cocktail Hour
Cynthia Warren, independently wealthy through her ability as an illustrator and poster artist, rebels against the premise that every woman is destined for matrimony and motherhood and decides she has as much right as a man to play around.
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Plot Summary
In this short comedy, a man attempts to enjoy a quiet evening at home, only to be constantly interrupted by a persistent door-to-door salesman. The salesman's relentless efforts to sell various outlandish products lead to a series of escalating comedic mishaps and a battle of wills.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1933, contemporary critical reception is difficult to pinpoint with modern metrics. However, short comedies of this era were generally produced as B-movie filler or novelty acts, often appreciated for their lighthearted entertainment value.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its simple, slapstick humor.
A lighthearted diversion typical of its time.
Features a premise that relies on escalating comedic frustration.
Google audience: Audience reviews for short films of this vintage are scarce, but such comedies were generally well-received by audiences looking for a brief and amusing distraction.
Fun Fact
This film is part of a series of short comedies that Andy Clyde starred in during the early 1930s, often playing characters who found themselves in amusingly frustrating situations.
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