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Max Takes Tonics

1911 · 15 min Comedy
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

Max visits a doctor who prescribes a tonic (Bordeaux of Cinchona) for him to drink every morning. Upon returning home, Max sees a large glass which was left by his wife and labeled "Souvenir de Bordeaux". He consumes it its entirety after assuming that it was his medicine. Immediately Max feels much better. Hilarity ensues as Max goes about the day in a completely drunken state.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Max victime du quinquina
Year 1911
Country France
Genre Comedy
Director Max Linder
Runtime 15 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (11 votes)

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The director constructs the comedy from a single case of mistaken identity, relying on physical exaggeration to explore the gap between intention and uproarious outcome. The narrative builds a chain of cause and effect from one fatal gulp.

What lingers after the final frame is the charm of silent-era slapstick, where visual wit and expressive performance create universal humor. It’s a brisk, cheerful diversion. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Max Linder

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Watch as a daytime pick-me-up, a brief and cheerful silent comedy interlude.

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