The Bargain Hunt
The Bargain Hunt

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The Bargain Hunt

1928
Movie
11 min
English

The Smith Family goes for bargain hunt at a warehouse sale.

Insights

Director: Robert F. HillGenres: Comedy, Short, Romance

Plot Summary

A young man finds himself in a precarious situation when he tries to impress a wealthy socialite by pretending to be someone he's not. He goes to extreme lengths to maintain the facade, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings and near-disasters as he attempts to secure a proposal from her.

Critical Reception

As a silent short film from the late 1920s, contemporary critical reception is scarce. However, films of this era often aimed for lighthearted entertainment, and 'The Bargain Hunt' likely provided such amusement to its audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Likely offered lighthearted comedic entertainment typical of short films of the era.

  • A simple plot focused on romantic aspirations and mistaken identity.

  • Showcased the popular comedic stylings of its lead actor, Johnny Hines.

Google audience: As an obscure silent short film, there is no specific audience feedback available from Google users.

Fun Fact

Johnny Hines was a popular actor in the 1920s known for his 'T.V. "Our Gang"' series and other comedy shorts.

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