Neal and his wife are having an argument. While trying to teach their cook the Charleston, she lets Neal's breakfast burn, and the argument is also heating up.

Is this film worth watching?Short answer: yes, but only if you have an appetite for the frantic, unpolished energy of silent-era domestic farce. It is a fascinating cultural artifact that manages to be both incredibly dated and surprisingly relatable in its depiction of household frustration. This film is for enthusias...

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

Harold Beaudine

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"Is this film worth watching?Short answer: yes, but only if you have an appetite for the frantic, unpolished energy of silent-era domestic farce. It is a fascinating cultural artifact that manages to be both incredibly dated and surprisingly relatable in its depiction of household frustration. This film is for enthusiasts of early physical comedy and those interested in the evolution of the 'bumbling husband' trope; it is certainly not for anyone seeking a nuanced or progressive take on gender dy..."
Kingsley Benedict
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