The Keystone Hotel hosts a very prestigeous beauty contest. When the cross-eyed judge presents the first prize to an elderly cleaning woman, angry members of the audience respond by hurling custard pies.
Is this actually worth your time? If you have a soft spot for silent-era slapstick and don’t mind your humor served with a side of absolute chaos, sure. But if you hate repetition or get annoyed by people falling over for no reason, stay away. This is for the folks who want to see a hotel lobby turned into a pastry gra...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Ralph Staub
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"Is this actually worth your time? If you have a soft spot for silent-era slapstick and don’t mind your humor served with a side of absolute chaos, sure. But if you hate repetition or get annoyed by people falling over for no reason, stay away. This is for the folks who want to see a hotel lobby turned into a pastry graveyard. The whole premise is barely there. It’s basically just a frame to get as many people covered in goo as humanly possible. Honestly, I respect the commitment to the bit. Wa..."
Joe Traub
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