The editor of the Sag-Harbor Bee exchanges banter with an unemployed man who wishes to place an ad for work. They're interrupted by a bill collector who demands Fred either pay for the coat and vest he bought on installment or return them now.
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So, "The Installment Collector" is definitely one for the film history buffs, or maybe just a quick peek if you’re into really old, short films. If you're a film student trying to see how early comedy worked, sure, give it a shot. But if you’re hoping for belly laughs that land today, or anything like a story with actu...
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"So, "The Installment Collector" is definitely one for the film history buffs, or maybe just a quick peek if you’re into really old, short films. If you're a film student trying to see how early comedy worked, sure, give it a shot. But if you’re hoping for belly laughs that land today, or anything like a story with actual depth, you’ll probably just scratch your head. It’s a curiosity, nothing more, really. 🧐 The whole thing plays out like a single sketch stretched to its breaking point. We’ve ..."
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