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Props, the stage man, and his assistant at the Orpheum Theater, Plunkville divide their time equally between drinking and attention to duty. Trouble starts when the new acts arrive. The Wiggle sisters, a Hawaiian act, demand the star dressing room but Props turns them down, but relents when Babe, the strong man, and his beautiful wife, Ethel Burton because he is smitten. Once the show begins Props is forever getting in the way of the performers and his bibulous assistant has an unfortunate propensity for dropping the curtain at the wrong moments. Things only get crazier from there.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1917 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Arvid E. Gillstrom |
| Runtime | 13 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its comedy from the clash between backstage chaos and onstage illusion. It relies on precise physical timing and escalating mishaps, exploring how professional duty crumbles under human foibles like intoxication and infatuation.
What lingers after the curtain falls is the pure joy of orchestrated anarchy. Those who tire of overly polished comedies will find delight in this whirlwind of perfectly timed blunders and silent-era charm. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Arvid E. Gillstrom
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Best enjoyed with a light heart, ready for silent-era slapstick. Perfect for an evening of effortless laughter.
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