Visionary Picks Drawn from the Same DNA as Let Fido Do It: Cult Guide

Dir: Noel M. Smith

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Noel M. Smith

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Pretty Plungers perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Al and Hilliard are in love with Bartine. She leads them a merry chase which takes them to the swimming pool. There the chase continues when they encounter Big Bill, swimming instructor and hated rival.

Dir: Noel M. Smith

Jimmy trips through the rain and mud, until he comes upon Dr. Nerve, who is coaxing his "canon hall express", in the form of a two-seater, to move on, Jimmy meets Kellie, the nifty nurse and flirts with her. He is chased from the hospital by Dr. Nerve. Wishing to be near the nurse, he tries to wreck himself, finally enters the hospital through the aid of one of the doctor's tools. Unable to cover the expense of his examination, he is forced to work it out. His novel way of treating the patients, and the final break with the doctor make a very humorous story. In the automobile chase that ensues, the police join in, and the picture fades out on the ambulance carrying Jimmy, after his collision with the other two cars.

Dir: Noel M. Smith

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Healthy and Happy perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Noel M. Smith

Pal proves himself to be a real pal to his master, helping him to evade the landlady and also to get rid of a troublesome rival.

Dir: Noel M. Smith

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Cupid's Elephant perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Of course the very charming daughter of a very lady-like mother simply had to have two sweethearts. These two lovers naturally vied with each other to gain the "edge" on the fair damsel's affections and on a big occasion- the afternoon of a select tea party being given at her mothers home, they both arrive with rival bouquets. The very next drink the lady-like mother takes certainly proves to be something of an eye-opener, for she is not slow to show the effects. Sitting beside her is an intellectual guest who is always inclined to discuss weighty subjects He too imbibes unwisely. After which he is prone to argue and the lady-Slice mother being Irish and naturally adverse to taking insults, soon becomes involved in a veritable altercation with her guest. She expresses the opinion that the world needs a new Moses- one who can crack a rock and bring forth wine instead, of water. The intellectual guest takes issue with her insisting that what the world needs most of all is a new St. Patrick to keep out the new species of snakes known as Hooch snakes. This is the last straw, for the thoroughly irate lady-like mother and she hurls a defi which inspires the intellectual to invite her to remove her eyeglasses. The battle-royal which follows is funnier than it is dangerous but it assumes more threatening aspects, when the mere, little, husband commits the grievous error of undertaking to separate the gladiators. Whereupon his more portly wife turns all her wrath upon him. The couple seem unable to reach conclusions in the usual manner of fistic war-fare and so boxing gloves are brought. The husband gets a very severe drubbing and the revengeful intellectual comes to his rescue by inserting a "tender" iron horse-shoe into one Of the gloves, giving him the necessary "kick". Thus are the tables turned against the woman in the fight.

Dir: Noel M. Smith

While engaging in their favorite pastime a group of hunters cause a commotion that culminated in a chase involving autos and geese.

Dir: Noel M. Smith

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Lots of Nerve perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Noel M. Smith

While fishing in a lake where a "no fishing here" sign is prominent, Buddy falls asleep and dreams the game warden comes after him.

Dir: Noel M. Smith

Family and friends head to the beach in their flivver with a trailer attached that is loaded down with home brew.