Fox Trot Finesse
Ferdie's wife is fox-trot crazy, wanting to go dancing all the time. To get out of it, Ferdie fakes an ankle injury. When his wife spies him walking without his crutch, she writes a letter to her stern mother, inviting her to stay with them while Ferdie heals. Rather than face his mother-in-law, Ferdie admits he was faking his injury, and tears up the letter.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1915 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Sidney Drew |
| Runtime | 16 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.1/10 (13 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic situational comedy, relying on the universal dread of a mother-in-law's visit and a husband's desperation to avoid a tedious pastime. It explores the escalation of a simple white lie through exaggerated pantomime and rapid pacing, leading to an absurdly swift resolution.
What lingers after viewing is the cheerful acknowledgment that the cure can be worse than the disease. The film delivers a brisk, amusing lesson on how a planned escape can quickly become a trap of one's own making. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Sidney Drew
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Watch in good spirits as a light, cheerful palate-cleanser between activities.
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