After briefly struggling to find the audience behind the camera, George and Gracie bring their vaudeville act to the big screen. Throughout their exchange, Gracie's goal is to convince George that she's smart, not dizzy.
Gracie Allen
United States
Is it worth the 8 minutes? If you like old-timey jokes and don't mind a movie that looks like it was filmed in a basement, then yes. It's very short and pretty sweet. People who hate wordplay or can't stand high-pitched voices will probably want to throw their laptop out the window. But if you appreciate comedy history...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Murray Roth
Lloyd Ingraham
Community
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"Is it worth the 8 minutes? If you like old-timey jokes and don't mind a movie that looks like it was filmed in a basement, then yes. It's very short and pretty sweet. People who hate wordplay or can't stand high-pitched voices will probably want to throw their laptop out the window. But if you appreciate comedy history, it's a gem. It's weird to think that back in 1929, people were probably blown away just hearing them talk. Now, it feels like watching a very talented relative perform at a famil..."
