Smithy
After being discharged from the 372nd infantry, on account of a bean shortage, smithy seeks employment. He finds a job on a construction site, where he helps to build a house, and soon causes havoc amongst the other workers. The construction company owner leaves for a week, and tells his secretary to send a letter to Mr. Smith telling him to complete the construction of the house while he (the owner) is away. The letter is accidently sent to Smithy who manages to complete the house. When the owner returns the house is complete, and Smithy is commended until the last support beam is removed...
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1924 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | George Jeske |
| Runtime | 24 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (9 votes) |
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The silent comedy constructs its humor on the escalating chaos one clumsy man can bring to a disciplined construction site. It relies on physical gags and perfectly timed mishaps, building toward a famously disastrous payoff.
What lingers after the final beam is removed is the pure, uncomplicated joy of visual slapstick. A reminder that sometimes the simplest setups yield the biggest laughs. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: George Jeske
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Watch as a cheerful daytime break, perfect for a quick laugh.
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