A male fusspot (Jimmie Adams) and attractive maiden (Gayle Lloyd) meet on the "Mountain Dew Express" train, each headed to visit relatives in the Tennessee hills. Upon arriving, however, they quickly discover they're on opposite sides of a Hatfields-and-McCoys-style feud between hillbilly clans.
Is 'Meet the Folks' worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This two-reel comedy from 1929 is a fascinating, if sometimes frustrating, window into early American cinema, primarily for silent film enthusiasts and those curious about the comedic stylings of the late 1920s. Casual viewers se...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Al Christie
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"Is 'Meet the Folks' worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This two-reel comedy from 1929 is a fascinating, if sometimes frustrating, window into early American cinema, primarily for silent film enthusiasts and those curious about the comedic stylings of the late 1920s. Casual viewers seeking modern pacing or sophisticated humor will likely find it a struggle. For a film produced at the precipice of the sound revolution, 'Meet the Folks' offers a curious blend of ..."
Patsy O'Byrne
Al Martin, Hal Conklin, Norman Z. McLeod
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