Elmer owns a gas station out in the California desert. Soon he has a business rival in Jim, who opens up another station, and is also trying to steal Elmer's girlfriend.
Is it worth your time? If you're a die-hard Keaton fan who needs to see every single frame he ever touched, sure. Everyone else? You might find it a bit dusty. It’s got that specific kind of 1930s slapstick that feels a bit stretched, though there are moments where the physical comedy lands just right. Elmer is just a...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Is it worth your time? If you're a die-hard Keaton fan who needs to see every single frame he ever touched, sure. Everyone else? You might find it a bit dusty. It’s got that specific kind of 1930s slapstick that feels a bit stretched, though there are moments where the physical comedy lands just right. Elmer is just a guy trying to run a gas station in the California desert. Then Jim shows up and turns everything into a mess. It’s a simple setup, honestly, maybe a little too simple, but these m..."
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