Rastus Among the Zulus
Rastus Johnson, a happy-go-lucky coon, after eating a large meal, lies down on the dock to take a nap. While he is slumbering three roughs happen along and see him, and knowing a sea captain who is in need of men to fill out his crew, they seize Rastus and shanghai him.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1913 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Arthur Hotaling |
| Runtime | 5 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.3/10 (3 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This 1913 short constructs its comedic premise on the stark contrast between the protagonist's peaceful nap and his abrupt shanghaiing. It relies on the simple, almost slapstick visual language of early silent film to sell the gag.
What lingers after viewing is a snapshot of period-specific humor, where an unexpected twist of fate serves as the engine for lighthearted amusement. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Arthur Hotaling
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For a curiosity of early cinematic comedy, viewed with silent-era context in mind.
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