Somehow Good

A young man, eager to impress his wealthy girlfriend's father, pretends to be a skilled artist. His attempts to paint a portrait for the father lead to a series of comical mishaps and misunderstandings as he tries to maintain his charade.

As a silent short from the late 1920s, 'Somehow Good' is primarily appreciated by film historians and fans of early comedy. While specific contemporary critical reviews are scarce, Leo McCarey's direction and Charley Chase's comedic timing were generally well-regarded in the era, contributing to the film's effectiveness as light entertainment.

• Appreciated for its classic silent comedy style.
• Charley Chase delivers a reliable comedic performance.
• A charming, albeit simple, romantic comedy premise.

Google audience: Audience reception for this early silent short is difficult to gauge through modern metrics, but it is generally seen as a successful example of its genre from the period.

This short film is notable for being one of the earlier directorial efforts of Leo McCarey, who would go on to direct numerous acclaimed films and comedies, including 'The Awful Truth' and 'An Affair to Remember'.