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Ukulele Sheiks

Name: Ukulele Sheiks
Director: Fred Guiol
Released: 1926
Cast: Churchill Ross, Bull Montana, Martha Sleeper, Glenn Tryon, Vivien Oakland

1926Fred GuiolIMDb: /10

Synopsis

The boy, Glenn, is locked in his room by the enraged father, Mack, but makes his escape in BVD'S. Vivien's auto runs away and Glenn saves her.

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Fred Guiol

Cast

Glenn Tryon

James Finlayson

Mack Swain

Vivien Oakland

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Ukulele Sheiks Review: Does This Zany Silent Comedy Still Charm?

Is Ukulele Sheiks worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with a significant asterisk. This frenetic silent comedy offers a fascinating, often hilarious, glimpse into the slapstick sensibilities of its time, though its narrative thinness and relentless pace might test the patience of modern viewers. It is undeniab...

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#445Archive Rank#468

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Ukulele Sheiks FAQ

The movie Ukulele Sheiks was directed by Fred Guiol.

Ukulele Sheiks was released in the year 1926.

Ukulele Sheiks is a movie from United States.

Ukulele Sheiks is categorised as Comedy, Short in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Ukulele Sheiks features Glenn Tryon, James Finlayson, Mack Swain, Vivien Oakland.

The screenplay for Ukulele Sheiks was written by H.M. Walker.

If you enjoy Ukulele Sheiks, you might also like Trail of the Rails (1920), 'A mala nova (1920), In the River (1920), Striking Models (1920).

Yes, Ukulele Sheiks (1926) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Comedy and Short qualities.

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Summary

Ukulele Sheiks plunges viewers into a farcical pursuit, initiating with young Glenn's audacious escape from his punitive father, Mack, while clad only in BVDs. His subsequent heroic rescue of Vivien from a runaway automobile ignites an instant, if unrequited, infatuation. Despite Glenn's earnest declarations of ideal love, Vivien remains steadfast in her impending marriage to Jimmie. The narrative then shifts to a transatlantic chase, as Glenn, fueled by desperate hope, covertly boards Vivien and Jimmie’s honeymoon vessel. Unbeknownst to him, his enraged father, Mack, is in hot pursuit, intent on delivering a belated lesson. A series of mistaken identities ensues, leading to Jimmie's wrongful demotion to the boiler room. The chaotic pursuit culminates in a frantic, multi-party scramble within the ship’s grimy depths, where father and son clash amidst the stokers, and Jimmie strives to reclaim his bride.

Synopsis

The boy, Glenn, is locked in his room by the enraged father, Mack, but makes his escape in BVD'S. Vivien's auto runs away and Glenn saves her. When she comes to, he tells her that she is his ideal, but she explains that she is to marry Jimmie. When she and Jimmie leave on a boat for their honeymoon, Glenn follows in hope to win Vivien from Jimmie, but he himself is followed by father who is determined to teach the youngster a lesson. Jimmie is mistaken for a stowaway and put to work in the boiler room, but he manages to escape and rejoin his sweetheart, while Glenn and his father chase each other into the stoker's room.

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"Is Ukulele Sheiks worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with a significant asterisk. This frenetic silent comedy offers a fascinating, often hilarious, glimpse into the slapstick sensibilities of its time, though its narrative thinness and relentless pace might test the patience of modern viewers. It is undeniably a film for enthusiasts of early cinema, particularly those who appreciate physical comedy and the raw, unpolished energy of the era, but it is emphatically not for those seeking..."

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