Trying to Get Arrested
A tramp tries to get himself arrested so he can sleep in the nice, warm jail, but the police keep ignoring him or arresting the wrong person.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1909 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | D.W. Griffith |
| Runtime | 4 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.5/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs its humor from the core irony of a man seeking punishment for comfort. It relies on silent physical comedy and a escalating series of failed attempts, where the protagonist's desperation meets institutional apathy.
What lingers after viewing is the charm of a simple, timeless premise executed with energetic pacing. The comedy stems from the universal frustration of trying to be noticed by the very system one usually avoids. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: D.W. Griffith
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