College Days
College Days

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College Days

1915
Movie
20 min
English

Nell Saunders is the daughter of an innkeeper in a college town. She is loved by Glen Dale, the quarterback of the college team, and also Pierson, the fullback.

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Director: Edward F. ClineGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

This silent short comedy follows a student who gets into a series of mischievous predicaments during his time at college. The film features typical slapstick humor and visual gags common in early comedies, focusing on the lighthearted chaos that ensues from student life.

Critical Reception

As a very early silent film, 'College Days' is primarily of historical interest. Contemporary reviews, if they existed in a format we would recognize today, would likely have focused on the comedic performances and the novelty of the moving image. Modern critical reception is scarce, but it is understood as a representative example of the era's short-form comedies.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charming example of early slapstick comedy.

  • Features energetic performances typical of the silent era.

  • Provides a glimpse into collegiate life as depicted in 1910s cinema.

Google audience: Due to its age and classification as a silent short, specific Google user reviews are not readily available. However, films of this nature are generally appreciated for their historical value and the foundational comedic techniques they display.

Fun Fact

Edward F. Cline, the director of 'College Days,' was a prolific filmmaker in the silent era and later became a successful screenwriter, notably working on several of Buster Keaton's films.

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