A baby is dumped on a couple's doorstep, neither knows how to take care of the child, and funny situations arise. But things get more complicated when the husband receives a letter informing him that his mother is sick.

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Is Stork Mad a hidden gem of the silent era? Short answer: No, it is a frantic relic that primarily serves as a historical curiosity for those obsessed with the mechanics of early slapstick.This film is for the silent cinema completist and the student of physical comedy; it is absolutely not for anyone seeking a cohere...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"Is Stork Mad a hidden gem of the silent era? Short answer: No, it is a frantic relic that primarily serves as a historical curiosity for those obsessed with the mechanics of early slapstick.This film is for the silent cinema completist and the student of physical comedy; it is absolutely not for anyone seeking a coherent narrative or nuanced character development. It is loud, it is fast, and it is frequently exhausting.Direct Assessment1) This film works because Bobby Ray’s physical exertion is ..."

