Black Oxfords
In this Mack Sennett comedy, a mother and daughter fear foreclosure because their mortgage payment is due and they're unable to pay it. Meanwhile, the family's son Jack, who's in prison, unexpectedly finds himself free of captivity.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1924 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Del Lord |
| Runtime | 20 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its humor from the parallel editing of two contrasting situations: the women's domestic distress and the brother's absurd jailbreak. Sennett relies on the classic silent comedy toolkit—rapid pacing, exaggerated expressions, and situational irony—to turn a premise about debt into a series of frantic chases and visual gags.
What lingers after the reel ends is the pure, uncomplicated joy of a well-executed physical farce. Those who tire of overly complicated plots will find relief in this straightforward burst of early cinematic energy. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Del Lord
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With afternoon tea, as a cheerful palate cleanser between heavier films.
🎭 Cast
Sidney Smith
Jack Withers
Vernon Dent
Sandy Haig
Marceline Day
Daisy Withers
Anna Dodge
Ma Withers
John J. Richardson
Charlie Greenback
Kalla Pasha
Greenback's Accomplice
Natalie Kingston
Lotta Waite
Andy Clyde
Prison Batter / Rural Sheriff / Umpire
Roger Moore
Prison Guard / Greenback Henchman
Marvin Loback
Convict
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