
Movie spotlight
What a Prank!
A guy wants to do nothing but hang out with girls, and that puts him in a lot of trouble.
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Plot Summary
A short comedy film where a man attempts to pull off a series of elaborate pranks, only to find himself the victim of his own schemes. The humor escalates as his meticulously planned jokes backfire in increasingly absurd ways.
Critical Reception
As a short comedy film from 1968, 'What a Prank!' received limited critical attention upon its release. Its reception was primarily focused on its lighthearted, slapstick humor, typical for the era's short comedic offerings. Audience reactions likely centered on the execution of the pranks and the comedic timing.
What Reviewers Say
Relies on simple, physical comedy and escalating pranks.
Features a classic setup where the prankster becomes the pranked.
A brief, lighthearted comedic diversion.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this short film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
While the film is credited to Arthur J. Miller, the exact extent of his creative input compared to the studio or producers is not widely documented, a common occurrence for many short films of this period.
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