Max and the Donkey
Watch TrailerMax Linder strays further from his usual haunts of situational comedy, far into straight slapstick as he gets into a dispute over the woman he is courting with a pantomime donkey -- although whether the donkey wants the girl or Max i something I can not quite make out.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | L'âne jaloux |
| Year | 1912 |
| Director | René Leprince |
| Runtime | 7 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.7/10 (3 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its humor from the pure visual clash between Max's dandyish elegance and the donkey's primitive stubbornness. It relies on the universal language of silent slapstick, where every kick and tumble is timed to perfection.
What lingers after viewing is the delightful absurdity of the rivalry, a reminder of early cinema's playful, boundary-blurring spirit. A brisk and eccentric battle of wills — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: René Leprince
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With morning coffee, for a quick dose of timeless, physical humor.
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