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Back to the Woods

1919 · 11 min Comedy
4.1 / 10 · TMDB

Harold and Snub are self-proclaimed big-game hunters who stop at a remote outpost. They hire two native guides to lead them into the woods, but the guides run in terror when they see a rather tame bear in the distance. Harold is annoyed that he cannot find any bears to hunt--unaware that two timid bears are closely following him. Meanwhile Snub encounters an equally tame wildcat who eats his picnic lunch. Snub sprints away. Back at the outpost, Harold twice rescues Jeanne--once from the clutches of an unwanted suitor and once from one of the bears. The grateful, gun-toting Jeanne tells Harold she wants him to be her "sweetie."

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📋 Film Details

Year 1919
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Hal Roach
Runtime 11 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.1/10 (4 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs its humor from the stark contrast between the protagonists' grandiose self-image and their utter incompetence in the wilderness. It relies on classic comedic misunderstandings, where perceived threats are absurdly benign.

Those who tire of overly complicated plots will find joy in this brisk, slapstick chase where panic overrides reason. What lingers after the final gag is the charming absurdity of characters performing roles they cannot possibly fulfill. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Hal Roach

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With a cup of tea on a lazy afternoon, perfect for undemanding, good-natured slapstick.

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