A bumbling grocery-store employee must deal with such job-related problems as a conniving boss, unruly customers, a baby alligator and an escaped lunatic, all of which culminates in a wild melee involving hurled cakes, pies, buckets of jam and bags of flour..
Alright, so A Simple Sap. Is this silent flick worth digging up today? Absolutely, if you’ve got a soft spot for *pure*, unadulterated, no-holds-barred slapstick that’s just a glorious mess. If you’re expecting deep character arcs or subtle wit, well, you’re gonna be disappointed. This one’s for the folks who appreciat...
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Hampton Del Ruth
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"Alright, so A Simple Sap. Is this silent flick worth digging up today? Absolutely, if you’ve got a soft spot for *pure*, unadulterated, no-holds-barred slapstick that’s just a glorious mess. If you’re expecting deep character arcs or subtle wit, well, you’re gonna be disappointed. This one’s for the folks who appreciate a pie to the face, a chase scene involving a live alligator, and characters who trip over their own feet constantly. If that sounds like a headache, probably best to skip. Larry..."
Hampton Del Ruth, Larry Semon
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