The son of the proprietor of a big ice business has just returned from an exploring expedition around the plant in search of a warm spot when his father appears with a friend who manufacturers auto polos. The latter's daughter and her suitor make up the balance of the party.


Is Lickety Split worth your time in an era of high-octane CGI? Short answer: Yes, but only if you have a stomach for the kind of physical comedy that looks like it actually hurt the performers.This film is for the silent cinema completionist and the amateur historian of dangerous sports. It is absolutely not for anyone...

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

Norman Taurog

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"Is Lickety Split worth your time in an era of high-octane CGI? Short answer: Yes, but only if you have a stomach for the kind of physical comedy that looks like it actually hurt the performers.This film is for the silent cinema completionist and the amateur historian of dangerous sports. It is absolutely not for anyone looking for a nuanced romantic arc or high-fidelity production values.The Core Conflict: Ice, Engines, and EgoThis film works because it leans into the inherent danger of its two ..."
Norman Taurog
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