Mishaps befall a new home owner located next door to an insane asylum..
Should you invest your time in this 1927 silent short today? Short answer: Yes, but only if you have an appetite for the destructive, high-energy slapstick that defined the Hal Roach era.This film is a mandatory watch for comedy historians and fans of architectural mayhem, but it is certainly not for those who prefer s...
still_frame
still_frame
product
still_frame
publicity
still_frame
still_frame
still_frame
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Clyde Bruckman
Unknown Director
Community
Log in to comment.
"Should you invest your time in this 1927 silent short today? Short answer: Yes, but only if you have an appetite for the destructive, high-energy slapstick that defined the Hal Roach era.This film is a mandatory watch for comedy historians and fans of architectural mayhem, but it is certainly not for those who prefer subtle, dialogue-driven humor or modern pacing. It is a loud, physical experience that demands you appreciate the craft of set destruction.The Direct VerdictThis film works because ..."
Frank Brownlee
H.M. Walker, Leo McCarey, Hal Roach
United States
Deep dive into the cult classic
Discover similar cinematic experiences
A Directorial Spotlight on Clyde Bruckman
