This is the story of the henpecked husband, whose wife goes to the country and who determines to let no grass grow under his feet while she is away. As a consequence he brings a lot of trouble upon himself and his boy friend.


Short answer: No, unless you are a dedicated historian of slapstick. This film is for silent comedy completionists and those interested in the evolution of the 'henpecked husband' trope; it is absolutely not for anyone seeking sophisticated humor or a coherent narrative that stands up to modern scrutiny.The 1927 short ...


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

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"Short answer: No, unless you are a dedicated historian of slapstick. This film is for silent comedy completionists and those interested in the evolution of the 'henpecked husband' trope; it is absolutely not for anyone seeking sophisticated humor or a coherent narrative that stands up to modern scrutiny.The 1927 short In Deep is a fascinating artifact of a time when the mere sight of a man failing to control his own household was considered the height of comedic tension. It is a film built on th..."
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