Mistaking it for his chewing gum Curt swallows the diamond he has been working on in the jeweler's shop. The owner and some gangsters threaten to have it cut out of him.
Is this worth your time? If you like old, frantic black-and-white comedies where everyone is shouting and moving at double speed, then sure. It’s short, punchy, and doesn't waste a second. If you need your movies to be serious or have a logical plot, you’ll probably find this one annoying. The whole premise is just ab...
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"Is this worth your time? If you like old, frantic black-and-white comedies where everyone is shouting and moving at double speed, then sure. It’s short, punchy, and doesn't waste a second. If you need your movies to be serious or have a logical plot, you’ll probably find this one annoying. The whole premise is just absurd. Curt swallows a diamond, thinking it's chewing gum. Honestly, who makes that mistake? But it sets the tone for the rest of the movie—total, unhinged chaos. The Setup Watchin..."
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