Charley, frustrated by his office job, quarrels with his wife, after which they decide to switch jobs. She goes to the office and Charley does the housework.
A Silent Comedy Gem: 'The Poor Fish' In the realm of early 20th-century cinema, 'The Poor Fish' emerges as a delightful and comedic masterpiece. Directed with a keen eye for humor and social commentary, this silent film follows the life of Charley, a man fed up with the mundanity of his office job. When his wife sugge...
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"A Silent Comedy Gem: 'The Poor Fish' In the realm of early 20th-century cinema, 'The Poor Fish' emerges as a delightful and comedic masterpiece. Directed with a keen eye for humor and social commentary, this silent film follows the life of Charley, a man fed up with the mundanity of his office job. When his wife suggests a switch in their roles, he eagerly agrees, little knowing that this simple act of role reversal would lead to a weekend of hilarious domestic chaos. The film opens with Charl..."
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