The Sex Life of the Polyp
Dr. Benchley is addressing the Ladies Club on the subject of the reproductive habits of the polyp, a small aquatic organism. Although he is not able to display his live specimens, he has prepared a series of pictures of his subjects. He explains that the subject is made more complicated by the fact that polyps are able to change their sex from time to time. Then he presents some of the pictures of his specimens and the experiments that he has done with them.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1928 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Thomas Chalmers |
| Runtime | 11 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.9/10 (14 votes) |
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The short film constructs a parody of an academic lecture, relying on a dry delivery and pseudo-scientific terminology to create an absurd contrast with its ridiculous subject matter. It explores the comedy of misunderstanding and situational irony.
What lingers after viewing is a smile born from the juxtaposition of sober presentation and sheer silliness, plus a touch of nostalgia for early cinematic comedy. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Thomas Chalmers
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With a cup of tea on a lazy afternoon, for a gentle mood lift.
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