Henpecked husband Harry is coerced by a good time pal to go on a clandestine double date. Of course, no good will come of this, as they encounter streetwalkers, bumpy roads, and a couple of toughs previously jilted by their dates.


Is Saturday Afternoon worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a specific palate. This silent comedy is a delightful, if deeply dated, peek into early cinematic slapstick, tailored for silent film aficionados and those curious about the roots of physical comedy. It is decidedly ...

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Harry Edwards

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"Is Saturday Afternoon worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a specific palate. This silent comedy is a delightful, if deeply dated, peek into early cinematic slapstick, tailored for silent film aficionados and those curious about the roots of physical comedy. It is decidedly not for viewers seeking modern pacing, nuanced character development, or humor that doesn't rely heavily on broad gags and social mores of a bygone era.Frank Capra’s early involvem..."
Al Giebler, Arthur Ripley, Frank Capra
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