While patrolling his New York City beat, Sgt. Tim Maloney is knocked out by the Dalton gang, which was about to pull a robbery when he came along.
Okay, so you’re wondering if 'Do Your Duty' still holds up. If you’re into the old silent comedies, the ones with lots of physical gags and a clear-cut hero, then yeah, you'll probably get a kick out of this. It's not for everyone, mind you. If you need snappy dialogue or explosions, definitely look elsewhere. But for ...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
William Beaudine
Richard Smith
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"Okay, so you’re wondering if 'Do Your Duty' still holds up. If you’re into the old silent comedies, the ones with lots of physical gags and a clear-cut hero, then yeah, you'll probably get a kick out of this. It's not for everyone, mind you. If you need snappy dialogue or explosions, definitely look elsewhere. But for a slice of earnest, slightly silly storytelling from way back when, it’s a neat little time capsule. 🕰️Sergeant Tim Maloney, played by Lucien Littlefield, is just trying to do his..."
Julien Josephson, Vernon Smith, Gene Towne, Casey Robinson
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