How many bludgeonings can you have in a movie before it ceases to be funny? My five year old and I might disagree on this, but I think that Harold Lloyd crossed that subtle line in this movie. It started off cute and funny, but quickly became sadistic. Compared to Hot Water and Safety Last, this was a poor comedy; however, compared to the Three Stooges or The Ritz Brothers, it wasn't bad.
Maybe hitting several dozen Chinese immigrants in the head with a club was funnier back then...
Maybe hitting several dozen Chinese immigrants in the head with a club was funnier back then...