
Jimmy is having fun in the surf when he is swallowed by a whale, gets into a fight with both a palm tree and an octopus, and saves the day all while the lifeguard is distracted by bathing beauties..

Jess Robbins
United States

The year 1920 represents a peculiar inflection point in the history of American comedy. It was an era where the grammar of the gag was still being codified, and His Jonah Day stands as a testament to this volatile creativity. Directed by Jess Robbins, the film eschews the burgeoning sophistication of feature-length n...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Jess Robbins

Jess Robbins
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" The year 1920 represents a peculiar inflection point in the history of American comedy. It was an era where the grammar of the gag was still being codified, and His Jonah Day stands as a testament to this volatile creativity. Directed by Jess Robbins, the film eschews the burgeoning sophistication of feature-length narratives like The Dictator or the melodramatic weight of Rags, opting instead for a visceral, almost hallucinatory commitment to physical comedy. At the center of this maelstrom i..."

