Doctor Neighbor
Doctor Neighbor

Movie spotlight

Doctor Neighbor

1916
Movie
50 min
English

Against the wishes of Doctor Neighbor, the guardian who also loves her, Hazel, who is due to inherit a fortune when she turns 21, marries district attorney Hamilton Rogers, a man more devoted to Hazel's future bank account than to her.

Insights

Director: UnknownGenres: Short, Comedy

Plot Summary

A man attempts to visit his doctor but encounters a series of comical mishaps along the way. His journey is fraught with unexpected obstacles and absurd situations as he tries to reach medical assistance. The film follows his misadventures in a lighthearted and slapstick fashion.

Critical Reception

As a short silent comedy from 1916, specific critical reception data is scarce. However, films of this era from similar studios and directors often relied on broad physical comedy and easily understood gags to entertain audiences. Their success was typically measured by box office performance and audience laughter.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relied on physical comedy and gags for its humor.

  • A typical example of early silent film comedy shorts.

  • Enjoyable for its simple, slapstick entertainment value.

Google audience: Audience reception for this specific short is not widely documented. However, contemporary audiences generally appreciated the lighthearted and accessible humor of early silent comedies.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by the Nestor Film Company, one of the earliest film studios in Hollywood, known for its prolific output of short films.

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