When Ambrose Dared Walrus
Walrus and his wife run the Walrus Hotel, which acrobats Mr. & Mrs. Ambrose are staying at. Walrus gets a letter from his insurance broker Mr. Cinder demanding a payment. Short on cash, Walrus decides to get his tenants' money now. Ambrose and his wife are in the middle of a domestic squabble when Walrus pays a visit, and his presence only makes things worse. Mr. Cinder visits Walrus himself, and he carelessly throws his cigarette into a trash can. After he leaves, the hotel catches on fire and the rest of the film is a thrilling five-minute race to pay off the insurance!
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1915 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Walter Wright |
| Runtime | 23 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The short film constructs its comedy on the classic escalation of a minor misunderstanding into full-blown chaos. It relies on precise physical humor and a breakneck pace to turn a domestic squabble into a series of catastrophic events.
What lingers after the final frantic race is the pure, unadulterated joy of silent-era slapstick, where every attempt to solve a problem only creates a bigger one. A delightful and energetic romp. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Walter Wright
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Watch in a lighthearted mood as a perfect, undemanding palate-cleanser.
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