Getting Gertie's Goat
Getting Gertie's Goat

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Getting Gertie's Goat

1924
Movie
19 min
English

Gertie and Jimmie want to get married and go on a honeymoon. They have the license and the tickets, but have to get past her strict father.

Insights

Director: UnknownGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

This silent comedy short film centers on a man who is tasked with the difficult job of retrieving a goat. The comedic situations arise from his struggles and the goat's unpredictable nature, leading to a series of gags and mishaps.

Critical Reception

As a very early silent short, specific critical reception from the time is scarce. However, shorts from this era were generally produced for entertainment and lighthearted enjoyment, serving as filler content for movie programs.

What Reviewers Say

  • Limited availability makes a consensus difficult to ascertain.

  • Silent comedies of this era relied heavily on physical humor and slapstick.

  • Likely offered simple, accessible entertainment for its contemporary audience.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age and limited distribution.

Fun Fact

Silent short films like 'Getting Gertie's Goat' were the bread and butter of early film studios, often produced in large quantities to satisfy audience demand for regular programming updates.

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