Are Crooks Dishonest?

The film constructs its humor from the clash of two pairs of con artists, whose schemes perpetually collide in a cascade of visual gags. It relies on the physical comedy and breakneck pacing emblematic of early silent cinema.

What lingers after the final reel is the pure, chaotic energy of a farce where cleverness is measured by the sheer inventiveness of the next trick. — MovieFinder Editorial