Partners
Partners

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Partners

1932
Movie
58 min
English

A rancher is arrested for murdering his young partner's grandfather, but he escapes to try to prove his innocence.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Manny FrankGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

This short comedy follows two bumbling individuals who aspire to become detectives. They take on a case to find a missing cat, leading them on a series of comical misadventures. Their attempts to solve the mystery are filled with slapstick humor and misunderstandings as they try to prove their detective skills.

Critical Reception

As a short film from the early 1930s, 'Partners' was primarily intended as a lighthearted diversion. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, likely focused on the comedic performances of Wheeler and Woolsey, who were a popular vaudeville and film duo. Its brevity and genre suggest it was met with mild amusement rather than deep critical analysis.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features the popular comedic team of Wheeler and Woolsey.

  • A lighthearted and simple plot typical of early short comedies.

  • Relies heavily on physical comedy and character interactions.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific early short film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey were a highly successful comedy duo, often appearing together in feature films throughout the 1930s, and 'Partners' was one of their earlier collaborations.

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