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The Big Killing
The Beagles and the Hickses are two mountain families that have been feuding all their lives. The Hickses come up with a plan to get rid of their enemies once and for all by hiring two sharpshooters to finish them off. Turns out that the "sharpshooters" aren't quite all they're cracked up to be, resulting in some unintended consequences.
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Plot Summary
In this silent short film, a character faces various comedic mishaps and challenges. The plot focuses on physical comedy and situational humor typical of the era.
Critical Reception
As a very short silent film from 1928, 'The Big Killing' is not widely reviewed by modern critics or audiences. Its reception is primarily understood through its association with the era of silent comedy shorts.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its brief comedic moments.
A minor example of silent film comedy.
Limited availability makes comprehensive analysis difficult.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this short film is not readily available due to its age and obscurity.
Fun Fact
Little is known about this specific short film, including its director, making it one of the more obscure entries in silent film history. Often, such shorts were produced quickly and are now lost or infrequently screened.
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