To the Moon With a Transfer
To the Moon With a Transfer

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To the Moon With a Transfer

1934
Movie
60 min
Russian

Lenya Glebov, a student of the collective farm school, designed a model of an interplanetary rocket. One moonlit night, the guys launched a rocket...

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Director: Henry C. PearsonGenres: Short Film, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

This short comedy follows a young man who uses a transfer ticket to try and impress a woman he meets on a trolley. His attempts to woo her lead to a series of humorous misunderstandings and escapades as he tries to keep up with her pace. The film culminates in a charming, albeit slapstick, resolution to his romantic pursuit.

Critical Reception

As a short film from 1934, 'To the Moon With a Transfer' received limited contemporary critical reviews. However, within the context of its era, such shorts were generally viewed as lighthearted entertainment. Modern assessments tend to focus on its historical value as a snapshot of early cinematic comedy and its charming, if simple, narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • A simple yet amusing romantic premise.

  • Features lighthearted comedic situations typical of the era.

  • Offers a glimpse into early cinematic storytelling techniques.

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Fun Fact

This short film is notable for its brief appearance of George Meeker, who later went on to have a more extensive career in Hollywood films.

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