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The Janitor
John, the janitor, has a pet monkey that accompanies him on his different jobs. Because of the monkey's wonderful ability, John is given a post of janitor in one of the large hotels.
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Plot Summary
This silent short film is presumed to be a comedy, likely focusing on the antics of a janitor in a humorous setting. Due to its age and obscurity, specific plot details are not readily available. The film would have relied on visual gags and physical comedy typical of the era.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1916, 'The Janitor' predates modern critical review systems. Its reception is largely unrecorded in contemporary archives or modern film history databases, making a definitive assessment impossible.
What Reviewers Say
Lack of available information prevents consensus.
Likely a simple comedic short typical of its time.
Subject to the general appreciation of early slapstick comedy.
Google audience: No audience reviews are available for this extremely early and obscure film.
Fun Fact
Films from this era, especially shorts, often served as simple entertainment and documentation of early cinematic techniques, with many now lost to time due to the perishable nature of early film stock.
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