The Spats are seen in a mythical kingdom, where they strive to win the favor of the king by assembling a "Ford" shipped in parts to his majesty, who is curious and somewhat fearful of the "case received from Detroit." When they get the car together Tewksbury attempts to drive it and there is more havoc.
Hal Roach
United States

Is this 1919 silent comedy worth your time today? Short answer: Yes, but strictly as a frantic historical artifact of mechanical chaos. This is not a film for those seeking nuanced character arcs or emotional depth; it is a film for those who find the sight of a disassembled Model T inherently hilarious.This film is fo...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

J.A. Howe

J.A. Howe
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"Is this 1919 silent comedy worth your time today? Short answer: Yes, but strictly as a frantic historical artifact of mechanical chaos. This is not a film for those seeking nuanced character arcs or emotional depth; it is a film for those who find the sight of a disassembled Model T inherently hilarious.This film is for silent cinema completists and fans of early Hal Roach slapstick. It is NOT for viewers who are easily frustrated by the repetitive tropes of the 'mythical kingdom' subgenre or th..."

