While his wife (Helen Foster) is away, the husband (Johnny Arthur) attempts to clean the house which ends up being a disaster. The house is completely destroyed by an overflowing bathtub, fire in the kitchen, feathers from the pillows everywhere, and a dog (Napolean) decides to chase a cat around the house wiping out what the water and fire didn't damage already.
Is 'Cleaning Up (1925)' worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This short silent comedy, penned by the legendary Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle, offers a fascinating, albeit frenetic, glimpse into the foundational mechanics of slapstick, making it a valuable watch for enthusiasts of early cinem...
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"Is 'Cleaning Up (1925)' worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This short silent comedy, penned by the legendary Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle, offers a fascinating, albeit frenetic, glimpse into the foundational mechanics of slapstick, making it a valuable watch for enthusiasts of early cinema and physical comedy.However, for those accustomed to modern narrative pacing or sophisticated humor, its relentless, almost brutal, simplicity might prove more exhausting than en..."
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