A bumbling paperhanger is hired by an actress to wallpaper her apartment in exchange for a part in her play. After he makes a mess of her apartment, he goes to the theater to claim his job and wreaks havoc there, too.


The film Ma and Pa is a masterclass in slapstick comedy, with Kewpie Morgan's paperhanger character embodying the perfect blend of haplessness and good intentions. As he embarks on his mission to wallpaper the actress's apartment, he leaves a trail of destruction in his wake, with dark orange hues of chaos and confusio...

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

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"The film Ma and Pa is a masterclass in slapstick comedy, with Kewpie Morgan's paperhanger character embodying the perfect blend of haplessness and good intentions. As he embarks on his mission to wallpaper the actress's apartment, he leaves a trail of destruction in his wake, with dark orange hues of chaos and confusion permeating every scene. The actress, played by Dot Farley, is equally adept at conveying a sense of exasperated frustration, her reactions to the paperhanger's antics providing a..."
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