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The Backyard

1920 · 22 min Comedy
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

Jimmy Aubrey lets the kids in the alley shoot arrows at him. After he grows tired of this, he treats them like satchels to get them out of his way. A policeman shows up and he is terrified; later, disguised as a policeman, he encounters Oliver Hardy, who is in brutal mode here.

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Year 1920
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Jess Robbins
Runtime 22 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The short film constructs its humor from the absurd exaggeration of mundane scenarios, relying on physical comedy and escalating gags as its primary engine. It explores the contrast between childish mischief and an adult's visceral fear of authority.

What lingers after the viewing is the whirlwind of chaotic energy, where the protagonist pivots from human target to a hapless impersonator. The finale delivers a satisfying clash of comedic temperaments. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jess Robbins

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Perfect as a quick, cheerful palate cleanser between tasks. Best enjoyed with a smile.

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