1967, USA, 84 minutes, Black & White
Compiled by Bobby Oldman
Featuring Chubby Hardbasket, The Flagpole Fops, Hoy Hoy Shinsplint, and many more
A monotonous stream of public domain pratfall clips from third tier silent film comedians. Beside material that lacks wit and panache, the viewer is subjected to nonsensical title cards written by compiler Oldman (who rumour has it was really an aging and senile Chubby Hardcastle). “A cheeky be you, monkey mama” after a dog steals a hot dog out of Hardbasket's back pocket (causing him to fall into wet cement). Or “Now never funny now” as The Flagpole Fops foolishly climb as a group to the top of a flimsy flagpole and tip into a lake. “There's more were you look yon lobster”, “I says you good trespass. Away yo please mister”, and “Fall sister all you doing PARADE” are not even worth explaining.
Watch out for – this movie.
Quote – “Teh Ending FIN”
Reviewed by R.P. Thunderdunk
