Sweedie the Trouble Maker
Sweedie the Trouble Maker

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Sweedie the Trouble Maker

1914
Movie
10 min
English

Sweedie has two admirers, and is undecided as to which one she prefers to marry. Her parents are in favor of Fritz, a little fat German. Sweedie is then determined to wed the other suitor.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Robert G. VignolaGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

Sweedie, a mischievous character, finds himself in a series of chaotic situations due to his bumbling nature and penchant for causing trouble. In this installment, his antics lead to escalating mayhem as he tries to navigate a social gathering, much to the dismay of those around him. The short film focuses on slapstick humor and physical comedy as Sweedie's misunderstandings and clumsiness drive the plot.

Critical Reception

As a silent short from the early days of cinema, 'Sweedie the Trouble Maker' was part of a popular series that relied on broad comedy and the established persona of its lead actor. Contemporary reviews, if they existed in a formal sense, would likely have focused on its entertainment value and ability to elicit laughs from its audience through physical gags. It is now viewed as a relic of early comedic filmmaking.

What Reviewers Say

  • A classic example of early slapstick comedy.

  • Relies heavily on physical humor and the comedic timing of its star.

  • A simple, lighthearted romp characteristic of its era.

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

Fun Fact

The "Sweedie" series was one of the earliest popular recurring character comedies in American cinema, with Wallace Beery portraying the titular character in 15 short films.

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