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Who's Your Father?
This comedy starts with the rescue by a cowboy's dog of a baby that is floating down a gorge toward a cataract in a tiny crib. The cowboy takes the foundling to his cabin. Then the cowboy finds himself not only beset with the troubles of feeding an infant, but also is the object of a spinster who, by claiming the baby, hopes to compromise the cowboy
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Plot Summary
This short comedy follows a man who is determined to find out the identity of his father, leading him through a series of humorous and often chaotic situations. His quest involves mistaken identities, unexpected encounters, and a general air of befuddlement.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1918, specific contemporary critical reception is difficult to pinpoint with modern metrics. However, films of this nature from the era were generally intended for light entertainment and audience amusement, with comedies often reviewed based on their comedic timing and gag effectiveness.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its slapstick humor and fast-paced gags typical of the era.
Seen as a lighthearted diversion that provided simple entertainment.
Relied on physical comedy and situational irony for laughs.
Google audience: Due to the age of the film and its limited release, there is no specific audience review data available from Google or similar platforms.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
Charles Avery, the star and director of this short, was a prolific comedian and director in the early days of Hollywood, known for his work with Mack Sennett and his distinctive physical comedy style.
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