A young man's dreams are shaken by his father's insistence that he get a job and go to work. He becomes a waiter in a restaurant, and has some funny adventures.
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The early days of cinema, particularly the silent era, were a veritable crucible for comedic talent, a period where physical prowess and expressive pantomime reigned supreme. Among the luminaries who etched their names into the annals of this golden age was 'Snub' Pollard, a master of the bewildered expression and t...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Hal Roach
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" The early days of cinema, particularly the silent era, were a veritable crucible for comedic talent, a period where physical prowess and expressive pantomime reigned supreme. Among the luminaries who etched their names into the annals of this golden age was 'Snub' Pollard, a master of the bewildered expression and the elegantly executed pratfall. His work in films like 'Before Breakfast' offers a fascinating glimpse into the foundational grammar of screen comedy, a language that, despite its ..."
