Run, fatty. Run!
1922, USA, Black & White, 42 minutes
Directed by Jaime Polotzin. Written by Marshall Oafmin
Starring Porky Carruthers, Lisa Bentley
A less than thrilling silent film about an awkwardly obese police officer (Porky Carruthers, a vaudeville comedian who never caught on in films) trying to enjoy his honeymoon with his unrealistically hot wife. All the while he has to avoid getting into any adventures (on doctor’s orders). The adventures he has to avoid are stock footage from far more exciting films, and he runs away before we get a good look at them.
Watch out for – A young Billy O’Groats playing one of wrestlers at the Luchadore Convention.
Quote – The title card that says “Yikes!” is used about a thousand times.
Reviewed by R.P. Thunderdunk
