A Dozen Socks
A lovestruck and decidedly un-athletic young man, desperate to win the affection of his sweetheart, hatches a wildly improbable scheme: to challenge the legendary heavyweight boxing champion, Jack Dempsey, to a fight. This foolhardy mission, fueled by romantic fervor, propels him into a whirlwind of slapstick preparation and mounting panic. From makeshift training montages using household items to the sheer terror of facing certain public humiliation, his journey is a cascade of visual gags and comedic mishaps, all racing toward the inevitable—and undoubtedly painful—climax in the ring, where pride and punchlines will collide.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1927 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Earle Rodney |
| Runtime | 8 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 8.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
A quintessential silent-era comedy that thrives on the pure, visual grammar of slapstick and hyperbolic ambition. The film brilliantly mines comedy from the sheer absurdity of its premise, pitting a hopeless everyman against an icon of physical prowess.
What lingers after the final reel is the charming simplicity of its storytelling and the timeless appeal of a well-executed gag. It’s a delightful reminder of cinema’s early power to provoke laughter without a single spoken word. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Earle Rodney
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Bustling city energy, the stark spotlight of the ring, silent film frenzy.
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