Bugs Raymond (Glenn Tryon) invents a car that doesn't require fuel but his road to love and riches are thwarted by a rival mechanic..
"The Kid's Clever," from way back in 1929, is one of those films you dig up if you're into silent movie history or just enjoy seeing how cinema figured things out. If you're looking for a quick, uncomplicated laugh with some genuinely clever mechanical bits, you might get a kick out of it. But if you need fast cuts and...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
William James Craft
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""The Kid's Clever," from way back in 1929, is one of those films you dig up if you're into silent movie history or just enjoy seeing how cinema figured things out. If you're looking for a quick, uncomplicated laugh with some genuinely clever mechanical bits, you might get a kick out of it. But if you need fast cuts and a story that doesn't feel like it’s taking its sweet time, you'll probably find it a bit of a snooze. It’s definitely *not* for the easily bored. 😴 The whole thing centers on Bu..."
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