Little Nell, fighting her way to Hollywood in a covered wagon, is besieged by Indians on the plain, and her little party defends itself from the oncoming reds while Puffy rides the Phoney Express to bring aid. He carries his horse across a stream, only to be kicked back to the starting point by the nag.
Richard Smith
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Is The Phoney Express worth your time in the modern era? Short answer: No, unless you are a dedicated film historian or a glutton for the most nonsensical corners of silent slapstick. This film is for the viewer who finds humor in the breakdown of logic; it is absolutely not for those seeking a coherent plot or any sem...
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"Is The Phoney Express worth your time in the modern era? Short answer: No, unless you are a dedicated film historian or a glutton for the most nonsensical corners of silent slapstick. This film is for the viewer who finds humor in the breakdown of logic; it is absolutely not for those seeking a coherent plot or any semblance of grounded storytelling.This 1926 short is a product of its time, capturing the frantic, often violent energy of the mid-20s comedy scene. It doesn't ask for your emotional..."


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