Elmer proposes to Molly, but she says he needs her fathers permission. He wants Elmer to become a ballplayer, but his eyesight keeps getting him into trouble.
Watching "Success" (1931) Now This little 1931 short, "Success," is probably not going to be anyone's new favorite movie today. But if you've got a soft spot for really early sound comedies, the kind that feel like a stage play caught on film, then *maybe* give it a peek. If you're looking for anything modern or even j...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Alfred J. Goulding
Alfred J. Goulding
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"Watching "Success" (1931) Now This little 1931 short, "Success," is probably not going to be anyone's new favorite movie today. But if you've got a soft spot for really early sound comedies, the kind that feel like a stage play caught on film, then *maybe* give it a peek. If you're looking for anything modern or even just slick, you'll likely want to skip this one entirely. It’s a real slice of its time. The premise is simple enough. Elmer, played by John Hamilton, wants to marry Molly. Her dad..."
Fred Allen
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