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We're Coming Back
Ahead of a performance in Sweden on 27 April 1923, Pat and Patachon shot a short promotional film titled ‘We’re Coming Back’ with the subtitle in Swedish: ‘A little prelude to the joy of the coming evenings.’ Patachon makes a call from a phone booth in Sweden to one of the phone booths on Kongens Nytorv, in Copenhagen, where Pat happens to be, and the two agree to accept the invitation to spend Easter in Handen, a suburb of Stockholm. (stumfilm.dk)
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Plot Summary
This short comedy follows a group of individuals who are all preparing to go on a trip, each with their own unique circumstances and humorous predicaments. Their preparations and journeys are fraught with comical misunderstandings and mishaps.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1922, specific critical reception details are scarce and not widely documented in modern archives. However, short comedies of this era were generally intended for light entertainment and were often well-received by contemporary audiences for their comedic timing and slapstick elements.
What Reviewers Say
Enjoyable slapstick humor typical of the silent film era.
Simple, lighthearted entertainment for its time.
Relies on visual gags and physical comedy.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is unavailable due to its age and limited distribution.
Fun Fact
Silent short films like 'We're Coming Back' were often shown as precursors to feature films in cinemas, providing a dose of quick comedy before the main attraction.
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