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Tune On the Old Tax Fiddle
When the inland revenue gets an angry mistress's letter exposing a man named Toby as a tax cheat, they quietly put pressure on him. Toby panics, and hires an unscrupulous lawyer named Elvin, but he has a hard time taking his advice.
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Plot Summary
In this musical short, a down-on-his-luck musician tries to raise money by playing his fiddle. He encounters various characters and situations that lead to a series of musical numbers and comedic misunderstandings. The film follows his journey through the city streets as he attempts to earn enough to get by.
Critical Reception
As a musical short from the Golden Age of Hollywood, 'Tune On the Old Tax Fiddle' was likely intended as light entertainment. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, would have focused on its musical performances and comedic elements rather than deep artistic merit. It is generally viewed as a charming, albeit minor, example of the era's short film output.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its upbeat musical numbers and the charm of its lead.
Found to be a pleasant, if brief, diversion.
Notable for showcasing the popular vocal talents of Arthur Tracy.
Google audience: Information regarding specific audience reception for this short film is not readily available through public Google reviews.
Fun Fact
Arthur Tracy, who stars in the film, was also known as 'The Street Singer' and was a popular radio personality of the era.
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