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The Luck Which Touched the Leg
A salaryman finds some money in the street and gets a reward for returning it to its rightful owner. However his colleagues immediately start borrowing money and selling him things he doesn't need, much to his wife's annoyance. Considered to be a lost film.
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Plot Summary
A young man, eager to impress his sweetheart, attempts to win a lottery with the help of a 'lucky' rabbit's foot. His attempts are comically thwarted at every turn by a series of unfortunate events and misunderstandings. Despite his best efforts, fate seems to conspire against him, leading to a series of slapstick mishaps.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1930, 'The Luck Which Touched the Leg' is primarily appreciated for its historical significance as an early Buster Keaton sound comedy. While not as celebrated as his silent masterpieces, it offers a glimpse into his transition to sound and continues to be enjoyed by fans of classic silent and early sound comedy.
What Reviewers Say
Features Buster Keaton's signature physical comedy.
An interesting, albeit minor, entry in Keaton's filmography.
Showcases the challenges of transitioning to sound in early film.
Google audience: Audience reception is primarily from film historians and Keaton enthusiasts, who appreciate its place in his career and the continuation of his comedic style, even if it doesn't reach the heights of his silent era work.
Fun Fact
This short film marked one of Buster Keaton's earliest forays into sound pictures, a transitional period for many silent film stars.
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