Pimple's Complaint
Pimple's Complaint

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Pimple's Complaint

1913
Movie
3 min
English

'Boys pin smallpox notice on Pimple's back.' (British Film Catalogue)

Insights

Director: UnknownGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

This short silent film likely revolves around a comedic situation involving a character named Pimple and a complaint, typical of the era's slapstick and situational humor. Details are scarce due to the film's age and limited preservation.

Critical Reception

As a very early silent short film from 1913, specific critical reception is not widely documented or preserved. Such films were often judged by their immediate entertainment value and comedic impact on audiences of the time, rather than extensive critical reviews.

What Reviewers Say

  • Likely relied on physical comedy and simple gags for its entertainment.

  • Reflects the nascent stage of narrative filmmaking and comedic timing.

  • Audience reception would have been based on immediate laughter and enjoyment of the absurd.

Google audience: Information on audience reception from 1913 is not available through modern platforms like Google reviews.

Fun Fact

Films from this era, especially shorts, often served as brief diversions or vaudeville-style acts within larger programs, with their creators and stars sometimes being less documented than their more famous contemporaries.

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