A wife demands that her husband take over the household responsibilities, while she does his job, unaware that he is a piano mover. They both land in the hospital, sadder and sicker as a result of their experience.
Is this worth a watch? Honestly, only if you have a soft spot for silent-era slapstick and don’t mind seeing people get absolutely wrecked by furniture. If you like your comedy soft, stay away. If you find the idea of someone getting crushed by a grand piano funny, you're in the right place. 🎹 The whole thing kicks o...
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"Is this worth a watch? Honestly, only if you have a soft spot for silent-era slapstick and don’t mind seeing people get absolutely wrecked by furniture. If you like your comedy soft, stay away. If you find the idea of someone getting crushed by a grand piano funny, you're in the right place. 🎹 The whole thing kicks off because the wife is tired of her lot in life. She thinks she can handle the husband's gig, and he thinks he can handle the house. Spoilers: neither of them can. There is this o..."
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