Trouble
Danny, a ragamuffin orphan, is adopted by a brutal plumber and his frail wife. His fear of hunger, resulting from his foster father's indifference, at one point leads him to substitute for the plumber in repairing a leak, but he causes a flood. Later, Danny is instrumental in saving a policeman's life and in sending the plumber to jail. He finds new happiness with his foster mother on her parents' farm.
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Plot Summary
This short comedy follows the misadventures of a group of characters dealing with everyday predicaments. The humor arises from their often clumsy attempts to resolve their 'troubles,' leading to a series of escalating comedic situations and misunderstandings. It's a lighthearted romp through common domestic and social challenges.
Critical Reception
As a short silent comedy from 1922, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented in modern accessible databases. However, films of this nature were generally produced for broad entertainment, and audience enjoyment was the primary measure of success. It is likely appreciated for its comedic timing and physical gags typical of the era.
What Reviewers Say
- Focuses on physical comedy and slapstick.
- Features typical humor of early 20th-century short films.
- Likely relied on character interactions to drive the plot.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this 1922 short film is not available.
Fun Fact
Many short comedies from this era, like 'Trouble,' were often produced with limited budgets and distributed to be shown as part of a double feature or as a standalone short before the main event at movie theaters.
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