Sword Points is a messy, fun time for Lupino Lane fans

You should probably watch this if you have twenty minutes and like seeing people fall over. It is a great pick for fans of old physical comedy who don't want to think too hard. If you need a movie with a deep plot or characters that make logical choices, you will probably hate it.

The whole thing starts with a horse throwing the main guy off. It is a very dramatic fall, the kind where you can tell the actor really hit the dirt hard.

Jack Lloyd plays the swordsman who looks mostly just annoyed to be there. He ends up at this inn where the customers are incredibly mean to him just because he’s poor.

There is this one extra in the background who just stares at the camera for a second too long. It’s a little creepy but also funny.

Then Lupino Lane shows up and honestly, he is the only reason to stay tuned. That man moves like he doesn't have any bones in his body. 🤸‍♂️

The way he dodges a punch is more like a dance than a fight. He makes everyone else in the scene look like they are moving through molasses.

The plot about the conspirators against the King is pretty thin. It feels like it was written on a napkin during a very short lunch break.

Thelma Salter plays the "lovely lady" and she mostly just stands there looking worried. Her hat is so big I honestly don't know how she could see where she was walking. 👒

The king’s messenger gets captured way too easily. If I was the King, I would definitely hire someone who knows how to hide a letter better than this guy.

The fight scenes are the best part because they feel so unrehearsed. At one point, a chair gets smashed and you can see the actors almost trip over the pieces.

It’s a lot more chaotic than something like The Blue Eagle. It doesn't have that polished feel, which I actually kind of liked.

There is a cat in the corner of the inn in one shot that looks genuinely confused by all the sword swinging. I wonder if they had to do multiple takes because of the animal.

The the ending comes out of nowhere. It just sort of... stops once the bad guys are handled.

It is definitely better than Daring Deeds if you are in the mood for something with more indoor brawling.

The lighting in the inn is surprisingly dark for a movie this old. It makes the whole place feel sticky and gross, which fits the vibe of the jerky patrons.

Overall, it is a fun little relic. It’s not a masterpiece, but watching Lupino Lane do his thing is always worth the price of admission. ⚔️