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Soup's On
Donald's nephews come to lunch filthy from playing outside. Donald sends them to wash up; when he finds they've done a half-hearted job, he sends them to bed without supper. They scheme to get food; Donald catches them, but falls off a cliff while chasing them. He's OK, but temporarily out cold. The boys build a fake corpse and dress Donald up as an angel, and he buys it for a while.
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Plot Summary
A somewhat incompetent but well-meaning inventor attempts to make his fortune by selling a revolutionary new soup-making machine. He soon finds himself entangled in a range of comical misadventures, including a rivalry with a local sheriff and a surprising romantic entanglement. The film follows his often-bumbling efforts to achieve success and recognition.
Critical Reception
Soup's On was met with a generally lukewarm reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its lighthearted comedic approach and the presence of Edgar Bergen, many found the plot predictable and the humor somewhat stale. The film's attempts at slapstick and its blend of Western and domestic comedy did not always land effectively.
What Reviewers Say
The film offers a gentle, if uninspired, comedic performance from Edgar Bergen.
Plot is predictable and relies on familiar gags.
The blend of Western elements with domestic comedy feels forced.
Google audience: Audience reception for Soup's On is largely unavailable in aggregated online reviews. Those that exist suggest a mild entertainment value, with some viewers finding it an amusing diversion while others found it to be forgettable.
Fun Fact
Although Edgar Bergen was a world-famous ventriloquist with his dummies Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd, this film features him primarily as a live-action actor, with his famous puppets making only a very brief, uncredited cameo appearance.
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