Skinny Gets a Goat

In this silent short film, a character named Skinny attempts to impress a young woman by acquiring a goat. His efforts to obtain and care for the goat lead to a series of comedic mishaps and escalating chaos. The film follows Skinny's increasingly desperate and absurd attempts to manage the mischievous animal and his own bumbling endeavors.

As a silent comedy short from the early 20th century, contemporary critical reception was primarily focused on its entertainment value and the comedic performances. Films of this era were generally reviewed for their ability to amuse audiences, and 'Skinny Gets a Goat' was typical of the slapstick comedies popular at the time, relying on physical gags and character-driven humor. Modern reception is largely historical, appreciating it as an example of early cinematic comedy.

• Relies heavily on physical comedy and slapstick.
• Features the signature style of early silent film comedians.
• A simple narrative driven by animal antics and character predicaments.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this 1917 short film is not available. Audience reactions in its era would have been through contemporary newspapers and word-of-mouth, often praising the humor and performances of stars like Fatty Arbuckle.

This short film features Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle in one of his many comedic roles during the silent film era, a period when he was one of Hollywood's highest-paid stars before later career controversies.