Lloyd, broke and out of a job gets employment as a dishwasher and is promoted to waiter in a fashionable restaurant where his rival brings his best girl to dine. Lloyd, humiliated and embarrassed, spills much of the edibles on the rival and eventually walks off with girl.
Is Lloyd Hamilton's 1922 silent short, Waiting, worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with the understanding that its charm lies in its brevity and the specific comedic stylings of its lead, not in a sprawling narrative.This film is for enthusiasts of early 20th-century slapstick, those who appreciate the physic...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Is Lloyd Hamilton's 1922 silent short, Waiting, worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with the understanding that its charm lies in its brevity and the specific comedic stylings of its lead, not in a sprawling narrative.This film is for enthusiasts of early 20th-century slapstick, those who appreciate the physical comedy pioneers, and anyone seeking a quick, lighthearted escape into a bygone era of cinema. It is NOT for viewers expecting complex character arcs, sophisticated plot twists, ..."
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