Beans
Mary, a farmer's daughter, is noted for the delicious beans she takes. When her father engages a cook, Mary is terribly hurt and leaves her home for the city, where she finds employment as a cook in a restaurant. The old saying, "The best way to a man's heart is through his stomach," proves true, and she soon has a host of admirers.
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Plot Summary
In this short comedy, a mischievous baby causes chaos for his parents and everyone around him. The infant, seemingly possessed by a mischievous spirit, wreaks havoc in the home and neighborhood. His antics escalate from minor disturbances to grander schemes, leading to a series of comedic confrontations. The film culminates in a climactic chase and a humorous resolution to the baby's disruptive behavior.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent short from the Keystone Studios era, 'Beans' is primarily of historical interest for its glimpse into the nascent days of slapstick comedy and the early careers of its stars. Contemporary reviews, if they existed in a widely preserved form, would likely have focused on its rudimentary gags and fast-paced, chaotic humor typical of the period. Modern appreciation views it as a primitive but foundational piece of cinematic comedy.
What Reviewers Say
- Features early slapstick humor characteristic of the Keystone era.
- Showcases the developing comedic talents of Charles Chaplin and Mabel Normand.
- A historically significant, albeit simple, example of early film comedy.
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Fun Fact
This short film is notable for featuring a very young Charles Chaplin in one of his earliest roles, before he developed his iconic Tramp character.
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