Punch the Clock
Punch the Clock

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Punch the Clock

1922
Movie
12 min
English

Eddie suspects his wife of having an affair with Snub. Snub, meanwhile, just wants to get to work on time.

Insights

Director: Archie MayoGenres: Short, Comedy

Plot Summary

This short comedy film features a man attempting to get to work on time, only to be thwarted by a series of unfortunate and humorous events. His journey to punch the clock becomes an obstacle course of slapstick mishaps.

Critical Reception

As a short silent film from 1922, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented. However, films of this era were generally assessed on their comedic timing and visual gags, with shorts often serving as light entertainment before feature films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relied on physical comedy and visual gags.

  • A brief, lighthearted diversion for audiences.

  • Typical of early 20th-century short-form comedic entertainment.

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Fun Fact

Many silent short comedies from this era are now lost or have incomplete records, making specific details about their production and reception difficult to ascertain.

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