Hot Foot
Edgar Kennedy, in order to attend a prizefight without his brother-in-law, pretends to be sick with intentions of sneaking off later. As usual, his best-laid plan takes another direction. His mother-in-law gives him a foot bath in a tub with what turns out to be quick-setting cement. His pal Sam drills a hole in the cement to blow the cement off with explosives, with a typical-Kennedy result... disaster.
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Plot Summary
In this short comedy, a hapless individual finds himself in a series of unfortunate and comical situations after attempting to elude a debt collector. The film follows his increasingly frantic attempts to escape, leading to a chaotic and humorous chase.
Critical Reception
As a short comedy from the era, "Hot Foot" was likely intended for simple entertainment and may have received mixed to positive reviews for its comedic timing and slapstick elements. Specific critical reviews are scarce due to its age and format.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its lighthearted comedic tone.
- Appreciated for its fast-paced slapstick humor.
- A simple, entertaining short film for its time.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this short film from 1943 is not readily available.
Fun Fact
This short film is part of the 'Joe Palooka' series, based on the popular comic strip character.
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