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Billy McGrath on Broadway

1913 · 14 min Comedy
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

John Steppling is Billy McGrath in this popular series directed by Archer McMackin, of which this is the only existing example. Billy wants to be a Broadway producer but finds is isn't so easy.

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Year 1913
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Archer MacMackin
Runtime 14 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its humor on the classic clash between lofty theatrical ambitions and mundane reality. It relies entirely on silent-era physical comedy, with exaggerated gestures and rapid pacing carrying the simple narrative.

What lingers after the final gag is a charming glimpse into early serialized comedy, where innocence and straightforward slapstick were entertainment enough. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Archer MacMackin

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