Charles is an impoverished shoe clerk who is an aspiring social climber. His first attempt is via horseback riding, and his sorry efforts with the prancing steeds are constantly riotous.
William Anthony
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Is Love's Hurdle worth your time nearly a century after its release? Short answer: Yes, but strictly as a fascinating study of early physical comedy rather than a narrative powerhouse.This film is for the silent cinema completionist and those who find joy in the raw, unpolished mechanics of 1920s slapstick; it is NOT f...

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

Francis Corby

Maurice Campbell
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"Is Love's Hurdle worth your time nearly a century after its release? Short answer: Yes, but strictly as a fascinating study of early physical comedy rather than a narrative powerhouse.This film is for the silent cinema completionist and those who find joy in the raw, unpolished mechanics of 1920s slapstick; it is NOT for the modern viewer who requires a fast-paced plot or high-definition emotional stakes.This film works because: The physical commitment of Charles King during the equestrian seque..."

