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Movie poster: Shot in the Excitement (1914)
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Shot in the Excitement

1914 · 12 min Comedy
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Keystone short about two suitors getting into an increasingly, cartoonishly violent fight over a woman.

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Year 1914
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Rube Miller
Runtime 12 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes)

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The short constructs its comedy on the escalating absurdity of a romantic rivalry, relying entirely on precise physical timing and cartoonish violence. It explores the Keystone formula where every punch and pratfall is a meticulously choreographed piece of silent-era slapstick.

What lingers after the dust settles is admiration for the sheer, uncomplicated energy of the performance. It’s a brisk reminder of early cinema’s foundational comedic language. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Rube Miller

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Watch in high spirits as a quick, energetic sketch. Perfect for a short break.

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