The boyfriends rush into action when the girlfriends think there's a burglar in the house..


"Call a Cop!" from 1931? Look, if you’re not already a super fan of early sound shorts, this one might feel a bit like homework. But for anyone curious about how comedies were made right after the silent era ended, or if you just love a good, old-fashioned goof, it’s worth a quick peek. If you need snappy dialogue and ...

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

George Stevens

Lloyd Ingraham
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""Call a Cop!" from 1931? Look, if you’re not already a super fan of early sound shorts, this one might feel a bit like homework. But for anyone curious about how comedies were made right after the silent era ended, or if you just love a good, old-fashioned goof, it’s worth a quick peek. If you need snappy dialogue and intricate plots, you'll probably bounce off this fast. The whole setup is pretty straightforward: two girls, played by Gertrude Messinger and Mary Kornman, are home alone. They he..."
H.M. Walker
United States

1931 · IMDb 6.8

