Al Shaw and Sam Lee are salesmen for "Super Glosso Polish." When their product burns a hole in a Policeman's car, the two leg it, eventually finding themselves in a night club, sampling the various acts.
So, Gentlemen of Polish. Is it worth tracking down in 2024? Probably only if you’re deep into early sound shorts or just really curious about what passed for laughs way back when. If you expect a tight plot or belly laughs, you’ll likely find it a bit… *quaint*. But for a peek at old vaudeville rhythms and some truly o...
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"So, Gentlemen of Polish. Is it worth tracking down in 2024? Probably only if you’re deep into early sound shorts or just really curious about what passed for laughs way back when. If you expect a tight plot or belly laughs, you’ll likely find it a bit… *quaint*. But for a peek at old vaudeville rhythms and some truly odd choices, it’s a curious watch for those with a patient eye. Everyone else, probably give this one a miss. The whole setup is pretty straightforward: Al Shaw and Sam Lee, these ..."
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