A country girl's father invents a formula to make hens lay. A city chap puts T.
Edward Ludwig
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Is Powdered Chickens a lost treasure of the silent era? Short answer: No, it is a loud, messy curiosity that mostly serves as a footnote in Hilliard Karr’s career.This film is strictly for those who find historical value in the evolution of the 'mad scientist' trope and rural slapstick; it is absolutely not for anyone ...

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"Is Powdered Chickens a lost treasure of the silent era? Short answer: No, it is a loud, messy curiosity that mostly serves as a footnote in Hilliard Karr’s career.This film is strictly for those who find historical value in the evolution of the 'mad scientist' trope and rural slapstick; it is absolutely not for anyone who expects the sophisticated visual storytelling of a Keaton or Chaplin production.The Quick VerdictThis film works because Hilliard Karr’s physical presence creates a natural gra..."


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