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Movie poster: The Decorator (1920)
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The Decorator

1920 · 11 min Comedy
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Inept interior decorator Jimmy is hired to work at the home of a wealthy artist. From the moment he arrives, Jimmy's incompetence leads to disaster as he accidentally damages or destroys any piece of art that isn't securely fastened to the walls. Oliver Hardy appears in the film as "Babe," a millionaire character. Features the screen debut of Kathleen Myers.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1920
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Jess Robbins
Runtime 11 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its comedy from the stark contrast between a refined artistic environment and the protagonist's utterly chaotic clumsiness. It relies on pure physical farce, where every movement promises a new wave of delightful destruction.

Those who tire of dialogue-heavy plots will find joy in this relentless parade of visual gags involving vases, paintings, and statuettes. What lingers after is the sensation of ceaseless, clockwork laughter. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jess Robbins

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