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The Water Plug

1920 · 12 min Comedy
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Billy is on the bum. He sees a copper writing a ticket to a driver parked in front of a fire hydrant. The driver slips the cop some money to tear up the ticket. Billy acquires a fake fire plug and a policeman's badge, and sets out to make some money.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1920
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director George Jeske
Runtime 12 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The short film constructs its comedy on a simple, absurd premise, following it through to its logical and humorous conclusion. It relies on expressive silent-era pantomime and a straightforward con to generate laughs from the escalating situation.

What lingers after the final gag is the charm of a simple, mischievous scheme executed with gleeful audacity. It’s a snapshot of silent film’s playful, uncomplicated spirit. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: George Jeske

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