A Ten-Minute Egg
The main premise for the comedy is the Jimmy discovers he can convince people he is a tough figure to be reckoned with merely by giving them a business card identifying him as the bouncer of the "Bucket of Blood Cafe."
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1924 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Leo McCarey |
| Runtime | 10 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its comedy on a brilliant, simple premise: the perceived authority of a printed business card. It explores how social labels can instantly alter power dynamics, relying on brisk pacing and expressive silent-era physicality to sell the joke.
What lingers after the final gag is a witty observation on human credulity and the fragile nature of street reputation. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Leo McCarey
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With your morning coffee for a quick, delightful pick-me-up.
🎭 Cast
Charley Chase
Jimmy Jump
Ena Gregory
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Noah Young
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Jack Gavin
Desk clerk
Emma Tansey
The Landlady
Joseph Forte
The Con Man (as Joe Forte)
Martha Sleeper
Mrs. Dugan
Sammy Brooks
Lobby Bystander (uncredited)
Richard Daniels
Printer (uncredited)
Charlie Hall
First Bellhop (uncredited)
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