Max mistakes his son's acting for reality. When the play calls for the son to commit a murder (on a mannequin), Max winds up trying to hide the body from the police.
So, if you're into old-school slapstick, the kind where misunderstandings just spiral out of control, then Dumb Daddies might be a fun little watch for you. If you need snappy dialogue or intricate plots, well, probably give this one a miss. It’s pure, chaotic silent-era fun, especially if you appreciate a good physica...
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"So, if you're into old-school slapstick, the kind where misunderstandings just spiral out of control, then Dumb Daddies might be a fun little watch for you. If you need snappy dialogue or intricate plots, well, probably give this one a miss. It’s pure, chaotic silent-era fun, especially if you appreciate a good physical gag over, say, deep character development. 🤷♂️ The whole premise is just gold. Max Davidson, playing a dad named Max, shows up to his son’s school play. The kid's on stage, do..."
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