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Baseball player Terry McCall is a very good baseball player, who doesn't mind bragging about his skills on the baseball diamond and also his off-the-field skills at wooing and winning women. An accident causes his luck to turn bad and results in him turning blind, but he later regains his sight after being instrumental in saving the life of Mickey Malone, the team's young mascot. He then promises Mary Malone, Mickey's sister, for whose affection he has been competing with a teammate, that he is through showing off and bragging. But, in the end, he is still blowing smoke.
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Plot Summary
This short comedy follows the misadventures of a brash young man who believes he's the best boxer around. He gets into trouble when he tries to impress a girl and ends up in a series of comical predicaments, often involving his own overconfidence leading to his downfall.
Critical Reception
As a short comedy from 1935, specific critical reception is scarce. However, films of this era from such studios were generally produced for light entertainment and were often met with mild amusement by audiences of the time.
What Reviewers Say
- Embraces the slapstick and physical comedy typical of the era.
- Features a brash protagonist whose ego often leads to comedic mishaps.
- A simple, lighthearted diversion for audiences.
Google audience: Information on specific audience reception for this particular short film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Alfred J. Goulding, the director, was a prolific filmmaker known for his work in short comedies, particularly with The Three Stooges and Charley Chase.
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