To avoid being arrested for speeding,an unmarried couple, Eleanor Carter "Helene Chadwick" and BillTayor "Harry Myers", tell police officer "Hardboiled" Hogan "Pat Harmon", they are hurrying to see their "sick baby". Hogan tells them he is going to come to their apartment to see their sick baby.
Is The Bachelor's Baby worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This 1922 silent comedy is a delightful, if deeply flawed, relic best suited for silent film aficionados and those curious about the roots of screwball comedy. It absolutely is not for viewers expecting modern pacing, sophisti...
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Frank R. Strayer
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"Is The Bachelor's Baby worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats. This 1922 silent comedy is a delightful, if deeply flawed, relic best suited for silent film aficionados and those curious about the roots of screwball comedy. It absolutely is not for viewers expecting modern pacing, sophisticated humor, or a nuanced character study. For those willing to engage with its particular brand of early 20th-century farce, it offers a fascinating glimpse into comedic sensibili..."
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