Their Cheap Vacation
Their Cheap Vacation

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Their Cheap Vacation

1914
Movie
11 min
English

The Newlyweds read in the newspaper of an ideal automobile trip which only costs $12. Mr. Newlywed decides to take a few days' vacation and enjoy the outdoor air, not feeling that he can afford a more expensive vacation. They pack a camper's outfit on the car and start out.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Dell HendersonGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

This silent short film follows a penniless couple who, desperate for a getaway, concoct a scheme to enjoy a 'vacation' without spending any money. Their attempts to live the high life on a shoestring budget lead to a series of humorous misadventures and chaotic situations.

Critical Reception

As an early silent comedy from the Keystone Studios era, 'Their Cheap Vacation' is primarily appreciated for its slapstick humor and the nascent comedic talents of its cast, particularly Charles Chaplin. While not critically acclaimed in its time, it represents a typical example of the short-form comedies popular in the early 20th century, offering lighthearted entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features early physical comedy and gags.

  • Showcases the developing talents of its comedic cast.

  • A standard example of its era's short comedy format.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is difficult to gauge due to its age and lack of widespread contemporary reviews. However, it is generally viewed as a historical artifact of early cinema comedy.

Fun Fact

This film is one of the many short comedies made by Charles Chaplin during his time at Keystone Studios, where he honed his iconic Tramp character and comedic timing.

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