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On Strike

1920 · 7 min Animation Comedy
3.0 / 10 · TMDB

On Strike is one of more than 300 animated ‘half-reelers’ produced between 1913 and 1926 starring the popular American comic-strip characters Mutt and Jeff—and is unusual in featuring live-action shots of its creator, Bud Fisher.

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Year 1920
Country United States of America
Genre Animation, Comedy
Director Charles R. Bowers
Runtime 7 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.0/10 (2 votes)

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The short constructs its comedy on the absurdity of labor disputes, relying on the well-established dynamic of the bumbling Mutt and Jeff. It explores early animation techniques with a playful self-awareness, highlighted by the rare live-action cameo of its creator.

What lingers after the frantic gags is a charming snapshot of 1920s cartoon humor, where social commentary seamlessly blends with sheer, chaotic fun. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Charles R. Bowers

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