The Dippy Dentist
The film begins with a girl who is supposedly irresistible to all men. Several guys all come to her to pledge their undying love--including Harold Lloyd's brother, Gaylord (who is a dentist). Shortly after this, a new dentist (Snub Pollard) arrives to work in an office across the hall. In a very funny scene, Pollard manages to steal all of Gaylord's patients from his waiting room. However, when it comes to dental work, Snub is highly unlikely to receive the American Dental Association's seal of approval. That's because he's incredibly rough and manages to toss a guy out the window when he pulls his tooth.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1920 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Alfred J. Goulding |
| Runtime | 11 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (3 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The short constructs its comedy on the classic rivalry between a respectable dentist and his chaotic counterpart. It relies on exaggerated physical gags, turning dental anxiety into a spectacle of silent-era slapstick.
What lingers after the final reel is the sheer energy of its absurd premise, executed with the playful anarchy of early film comedy. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Alfred J. Goulding
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