Jimmie is a good-natured guy who helps a couple to elope, but when he finds out that the man is a thief, he chases the pair and uses just as much ingenuity to prevent them from getting married..

Is 'Be Careful' Worth Watching Today?Is 'Be Careful' worth unearthing from the silent film archives today? For aficionados of early cinema and those fascinated by the foundational mechanics of slapstick, the answer is a qualified yes, though casual viewers accustomed to modern narrative pacing might find its charms mor...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Harold Beaudine

Henry Edwards
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"Is 'Be Careful' Worth Watching Today?Is 'Be Careful' worth unearthing from the silent film archives today? For aficionados of early cinema and those fascinated by the foundational mechanics of slapstick, the answer is a qualified yes, though casual viewers accustomed to modern narrative pacing might find its charms more academic than entertaining. This film is best suited for those with an appreciation for historical context in comedy and the raw, physical performances of the silent era, but it ..."

Eddie Baker
Sig Herzig
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