Picking Peaches
A series of sketches with a shoe clerk, his wife, and his extra-curricular activities. The shoe clerk steps out on his wife with one of his customers. Both his wife and the woman's husband catch them when they go to the beach and later watch a beauty and fashion contest. His wife enters it wearing a mask. Back at work on Monday, all has returned to normal, until the winner of the contest shows up for her prize - a complete wardrobe...
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1924 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, Animation |
| Director | Erle C. Kenton |
| Runtime | 22 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.8/10 (7 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The short constructs its comedy from the stark contrast between the clerk's mundane job and his chaotic private life, relying on the exaggerated visual gags of the silent era. It explores the classic farce of infidelity and mistaken identity, pushing it to a delightfully absurd conclusion.
What lingers after the final reveal is the playful satire of social manners and the sheer energy of its animated chaos. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Erle C. Kenton
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With a light heart on a lazy afternoon, perfect for silent film whimsy.
🎭 Cast
Harry Langdon
A Shoe Clerk
Alberta Vaughn
Harry's Wife
Ethel Teare
Harry's Wife's Chum
Dot Farley
The Customer
Kewpie Morgan
The Customer's Detective Husband
Vernon Dent
The Store Manager
Irene
The Store Manager's Wife
Mary Akin
Bathing Beauty
Andy Clyde
Near-Sighted Shoe Customer
Jack Cooper
Beauty Contest Emcee
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