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All for Mabel
Si Jenks and Bob Carney go to one of those colleges where there are no classes -- although there is one befuddled, elderly professor who shows up for thirty seconds -- but there is lots of dancing, ukulele-playing, upper class men tormenting freshmen, and competition over Sally Starr, who seems to be the only student less than 30 years old.
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Plot Summary
In this short musical comedy, Eddie Cantor is trying to impress a woman named Mabel. He performs a song and dance routine in an attempt to win her affection. The film showcases Cantor's signature vaudevillian performance style.
Critical Reception
As a very early short film, critical reception is not widely documented in the way modern films are. However, it is primarily seen as a brief showcase for Eddie Cantor's talents during his popular era.
What Reviewers Say
A charming, albeit brief, glimpse into Eddie Cantor's comedic and musical abilities.
Highlights Cantor's energetic performance style typical of early musical shorts.
A simple narrative focused on showcasing the star's entertainment value.
Google audience: Audience reception for this extremely early short film is not specifically documented on Google platforms.
Fun Fact
Eddie Cantor was a major vaudeville star and popular entertainer whose career spanned decades, and this short film is a representation of his early sound film work.
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