Fixing Their Dads
Fixing Their Dads

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Fixing Their Dads

1914
Movie
11 min
English

Both deadly rivals for the hand of the Widow Hathaway, Kirkland and Livingston, gentleman farmers, are so bitter, they do all possible to break up the love match between Dick and Florence, their respective children, causing great unhappiness.

Insights

Director: William BeaudineGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

In this silent comedy short, a group of mischievous youngsters decides to 'fix' their fathers by orchestrating elaborate pranks. Their plans, however, tend to spiral out of control, leading to chaotic and humorous situations. The film follows their attempts to get their fathers into trouble and the ensuing pandemonium.

Critical Reception

As a short comedy from the silent era, 'Fixing Their Dads' is difficult to assess with modern critical metrics. Such films were primarily produced for mass entertainment and often relied on physical comedy and slapstick. Contemporary reviews would have focused on its comedic timing and audience amusement rather than artistic merit. Its significance lies in its contribution to early filmmaking and its reflection of popular entertainment styles of the time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on physical gags typical of early silent comedies.

  • Features a lighthearted and chaotic plot driven by youthful mischief.

  • A brief, straightforward comedic short designed for quick entertainment.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not available through modern platforms. However, shorts of this nature were generally well-received for their lighthearted entertainment value during the silent film era.

Fun Fact

William Beaudine, the director, went on to have a prolific career in Hollywood, directing hundreds of films and television episodes across various genres, including many B-movies and horror films.

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