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He Forgot to Remember
Clyde Cook is a traveling handyman who whitewashes farm barns and he flirts with the wife of a jealous farmer. The husband sees this and takes off after Clyde who runs into an army recruiting station and enlists. The highly-offended farmer also enlists and the chase continues across several army posts.
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Plot Summary
A man suffering from amnesia struggles to recall his identity and past. He encounters various people and situations that trigger fragmented memories, leading to humorous and sometimes confusing scenarios. The film follows his quest to piece together his life and understand who he truly is.
Critical Reception
As a silent comedy short from the 1920s, specific critical reception details are scarce. However, shorts of this era were generally produced for entertainment and often featured popular vaudeville or stage actors. Eddie Cantor was a significant comedic talent of his time, suggesting the film was likely viewed as a lighthearted diversion for audiences.
What Reviewers Say
A typical silent comedy short showcasing the physical and comedic talents of its star.
The plot revolves around memory loss, leading to humorous misunderstandings and encounters.
Likely served as a brief, entertaining interlude in vaudeville or early cinema programs.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this 1926 silent short film is unavailable due to its age and the nature of early film distribution and archiving.
Fun Fact
Eddie Cantor, the star of "He Forgot to Remember," was a highly successful vaudeville performer, singer, and actor, known for his signature "jaw" expression and hit songs like 'Makin' Whoopee'.
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