The Poor Fish
Charley, frustrated by his office job, quarrels with his wife, after which they decide to switch jobs. She goes to the office and Charley does the housework. Having never done something like this in his life before, he starts a chaos, something his mother-in-law was expecting...
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1924 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Leo McCarey |
| Runtime | 11 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The silent comedy constructs its humor on the stark contrast between the rigid office world and domestic chaos, relying on the classic role-reversal trope. It explores the absurdity of period gender expectations through physical slapstick and an escalating series of mishaps.
What lingers after the final reel is the charming physicality of the gags and the timeless satire of marital conventions. A delightful relic of 1920s film comedy. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Leo McCarey
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With a light heart on a lazy afternoon, to savor the silent-era physical humor.
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