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Punctual Pete prepares the "Shaved in Silence" shop for the day's business. He is as handy as a man with five thumbs. Gertie, almost a soubrette, looking for a job, decides that she is willing to try anything once. Seeing a sign in the barber shop window advertising for a lady barber she beats it home and brushes up on the tonsorial art.
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Plot Summary
A very brief silent comedy short featuring a man struggling with a haircut. The humor derives from the man's exaggerated reactions to the haircutting process and its results.
Critical Reception
As a lost film from the silent era, there is no critical reception available. Surviving stills and descriptions suggest it was a typical lighthearted short for its time.
What Reviewers Say
- This film is considered lost, making contemporary reviews impossible.
- Likely a simple, short comedic piece typical of early cinema.
- Its existence is primarily known through film archives and historical records.
Google audience: No audience reviews are available for this lost film.
Fun Fact
This silent short film is notable for being a lost film, with only fragments or stills believed to exist, making it a subject of interest for film historians and archivists.
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