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All Around Frying Pan
Wondering cowboy Bart Andrews (played by Fred Thompson) gets arrested simply because a crooked sheriff is short on men for his chain gang. A chance visit to a rodeo on the way to jail, gives Bart a chance to demonstrate his bronco-busting skills, which results in the sheriff caving to pressure from a group of cowboys, to allow Bart to work on ranch, rather than joining the road gang. Finding himself in the right place at the right time, Bart is able to prevent the theft of a train full of cattle, but later ends up being accused of killing a station agent when he interrupts the ranch foreman robbing an express office. Bart is eventually able to bring the foreman to justice, and in a surprise twist, it turns out that he was in fact the real owner of the ranch he was working at!
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Plot Summary
A man attempts to impress his girlfriend by pretending to be a skilled cook, only for his culinary ambitions to hilariously backfire. The short film follows his chaotic efforts in the kitchen as he tries to prepare a meal, leading to a series of mishaps and unexpected outcomes.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from the silent era, contemporary critical reception is not widely documented in the same way as feature films. However, it is generally viewed as a minor piece within Tay Garnett's early directorial work and the broader landscape of 1920s comedy shorts.
What Reviewers Say
A simple, lighthearted comedy short typical of its era.
Showcases early slapstick and visual gags.
A brief diversion in Tay Garnett's directorial career.
Google audience: Information not available for this silent short film.
Fun Fact
This short film was directed by Tay Garnett, who would go on to direct more famous films such as 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' (1946) and 'B.O.R.C.A.' (1938).
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