"Smile, Buttercup, Smile": A Glimpse Into Early Marital Mayhem
Alright, so if you’re into old silent comedies, the really early stuff, then yeah, Smile, Buttercup, Smile is worth a look. It’s quick, got some energy, and features Thelma Hill doing her thing. Folks who appreciate slapstick and the beginnings of film comedy will probably get a kick out of it. If you’re expecting comp...
The movie Smile, Buttercup, Smile was directed by St. Elmo Boyce.
Smile, Buttercup, Smile was released in the year 1929.
Smile, Buttercup, Smile has an IMDb rating of 6.3 out of 10.
Smile, Buttercup, Smile is a movie from United States.
Smile, Buttercup, Smile is categorised as Short, Comedy in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.
Smile, Buttercup, Smile features George Gray, Cullen Johnson, Bud Duncan, Thelma Hill.
The screenplay for Smile, Buttercup, Smile was written by Jimmy Murphy, Hal Davitt, E.V. Durling.
If you enjoy Smile, Buttercup, Smile, you might also like Lunatics in Politics (1920), His Royal Slyness (1920), An Amateur Devil (1920), Mary's Ankle (1920).
Yes, Smile, Buttercup, Smile (1929) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Short and Comedy qualities.
“Smile, Buttercup, Smile” throws us into a rather tense divorce court, but instead of the usual legal back-and-forth, we get a series of wild, often silly, stories from Toots about her husband, Casper. It's less about the legal battle and more about the chaotic relationship that led them there, all told through a string of exaggerated flashbacks.
Synopsis
The unhappily married couple head to divorce court where Toots tells a series of funny stories about Casper.
Review Excerpt
"Alright, so if you’re into old silent comedies, the really early stuff, then yeah, Smile, Buttercup, Smile is worth a look. It’s quick, got some energy, and features Thelma Hill doing her thing. Folks who appreciate slapstick and the beginnings of film comedy will probably get a kick out of it. If you’re expecting complex narratives or anything super deep, you’ll likely find it a bit… simple. And maybe a little too silly.
The whole thing kicks off in a divorce court, which is a neat setup. Toot..."
