Curing A Would-Be Aviator
Bloomer, a cadet at a Military Academy, almost disrupts the morning drill, when he rushes through the lines exclaiming, "Look at the balloon!" While the men are in derision for his action, a hazing is planned for Bloomer. He is quickly tied up in a bag and he first experiences a rough ride in a wheelbarrow, after which he is dumped into a bay-mound. He is next suspended in midair at the end of a rope, where he is left to dangle until he is released by his superior officers. After many such painful subjections, he is finally given a note to deliver to the landlady, which upon reading, she begets herself into such a passion that before Bloomer leaves the room, he is a sorrowful looking spectacle.
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Plot Summary
A young man is determined to become an aviator, much to the dismay of his family. He attempts to build his own flying machine, leading to a series of comical mishaps and a frantic chase. Ultimately, his dreams of flight are hilariously dashed.
Critical Reception
As a short comedy from the early days of cinema, 'Curing A Would-Be Aviator' was likely appreciated for its slapstick humor and physical comedy. These early Keystone comedies were designed for broad appeal and often relied on simple, exaggerated gags.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies heavily on physical comedy and slapstick.
- A typical example of early Keystone Kops-style humor.
- Features broad, exaggerated performances.
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Fun Fact
This short film is an early example of the slapstick comedy that made Mack Sennett and his Keystone Studios famous, featuring many of the era's top comedic talents.
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