Mr. Hardy is running for mayor but an old flame of ill repute shows up to blackmail him with an old naughty photograph.
If you have thirty minutes and want to see two grown men absolutely lose their minds over a photograph, Chickens Come Home is worth your time. It’s perfect for anyone who likes watching a plan fall apart in real-time. If you hate slapstick or people making bad decisions, you’ll probably find this incredibly stressful. ...
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James W. Horne
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"If you have thirty minutes and want to see two grown men absolutely lose their minds over a photograph, Chickens Come Home is worth your time. It’s perfect for anyone who likes watching a plan fall apart in real-time. If you hate slapstick or people making bad decisions, you’ll probably find this incredibly stressful. Oliver Hardy is playing a guy running for mayor. He looks so proud in his big office, but you just know it isn't going to last. Then Mae Busch walks in. She plays the "old flame..."
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