Movie spotlight
Hop Along
Part of Universal's series of one-reel Bluebird Comedies, this one stars Arthur Lake as a student who's confined to his dorm room to study on the night of a big costume party. When Professor Wise (George B. French) comes to check up on him, he finds Lake in a bathrobe, book in hand. As soon as the prof leaves, Lake rips off the robe to expose his Scots costume.
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Plot Summary
A short comedy film featuring Billy Bevan and Andy Clyde. The plot, typical for short films of the era, likely involves a series of comedic mishaps or a simple premise executed with physical humor.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1927, contemporary critical reviews are scarce and difficult to access. However, films of this nature were generally produced for light entertainment and often relied on the popularity of their stars and the studio's output.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its brief, lighthearted comedic content.
A typical example of early 20th-century silent short film production.
Relies heavily on slapstick and physical comedy for its amusement.
Google audience: Information regarding specific audience reception for this 1927 short film is not available.
Fun Fact
This short film is part of a series featuring Billy Bevan, who was a popular comedic actor during the silent film era, often appearing in shorts produced by Mack Sennett.
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