Leave It to Susan
Leave It to Susan

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Leave It to Susan

1919
Movie
50 min
English

A Clarence G. Badger silent cowboy western kidnapping mistaken identity romantic comedy, based on a story by Rex Taylor; about a rich woman who gets lost in the West, and is found by an engineer who she mistakes for an outlaw. tHe plays along because he enjoys it, but then four real outlaws show up, and he tells them he was kidnapping her. They get found out, the girl gets one of the outlaws' guns and rescues them, and of course, they discover they love each other!

Insights

Director: Neff, JohnGenres: Comedy, Silent film

Plot Summary

Susan is a young woman who lives with her two maiden aunts. She longs for adventure and romance, and when a handsome stranger enters her life, she seizes the opportunity to escape her sheltered existence. However, her pursuit of love leads to a series of comedic misunderstandings and chaotic situations that test her resourcefulness and the patience of her aunts.

Critical Reception

As a silent comedy from 1919, specific critical reviews are scarce and difficult to access. However, films of this era were generally reviewed based on their entertainment value, the comedic timing of the actors, and the effectiveness of the gags. It is likely that 'Leave It to Susan' was received as a lighthearted diversion for audiences of the time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Likely enjoyed for its light comedic tone and the performances of its cast.

  • Appreciated as a typical example of early 20th-century silent comedy.

  • Its simple plot and humorous situations would have provided accessible entertainment.

Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age.

Fun Fact

While the film is listed as a lost film by many sources, surviving fragments or stills might exist in private collections or archives, though no complete print is publicly known.

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