An unlucky inventor's attempt to demonstrate his break-proof glass at a convention goes humiliatingly wrong, but his luck may be about to change when he runs into pretty young woman on the train ride home..
Is So's Your Old Man worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that depend entirely on your cinematic palate. This 1926 silent comedy, primarily a vehicle for the inimitable W.C. Fields, is a peculiar blend of slapstick and understated character study, a snapshot of an era where physical com...
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"Is So's Your Old Man worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that depend entirely on your cinematic palate. This 1926 silent comedy, primarily a vehicle for the inimitable W.C. Fields, is a peculiar blend of slapstick and understated character study, a snapshot of an era where physical comedy reigned supreme.It's a film for those who appreciate the foundational humor of early cinema and the unique comedic timing of its star, but it will undoubtedly test the patience..."
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