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Gavroche vend des parapluies
Gavroche tries to become an umbrella salesman. He follows a man to his house in attempt to sell his first umbrella. However, the umbrella is too wide to fit through the doorway. Instead, he devises a plan to reach the man's balcony above. Setting some rags on fire, he uses the hot air produced to make his umbrella fly. Gavroche crashes through a window, and into the room where the man and his wife are talking, Finally, he make his last attempt at selling the umbrella.
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Plot Summary
This short comedy film follows Gavroche, a character known for his street smarts, as he attempts to sell umbrellas. The narrative likely revolves around his humorous encounters and misadventures in his entrepreneurial endeavors.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent short film, contemporary critical reception is not well-documented or easily accessible. Films of this era were often reviewed in local newspapers with a focus on immediate audience reaction rather than in-depth analysis.
What Reviewers Say
Likely a lighthearted and charming short entertainment piece typical of its time.
The humor would have relied heavily on visual gags and character interactions.
Its historical significance lies more in its age than its artistic merit.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this film is unavailable due to its age and obscurity.
Fun Fact
The character of Gavroche is famously known from Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables, though this film is not a direct adaptation of that story but rather uses the popular character for its comedic potential.
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