This was a very slow and meandering silent comedy about mouse-like Harry Langdon and his attempts to assert himself. In so many ways this film is nothing like contemporary comedies because it does not rely on chases or slapstick, but on story and the slower style of Langdon. At times, I enjoy Langdon's films very much--such as with HIS MARRIAGE WOW, but in general I should point out that I am really not a fan of his work. If I want a more "cerebral" silent comedian, I prefer Charlie Chase or the early Laurel and Hardy films--so keep this in mind when you read my review. I just think that too often, Langdon relied too much on his cute little boy look and less on laughs.
The film begins with Harry's wife telling a friend that the way to a good marriage is to keep your husband under your thumb at all times. Harry is so hen-pecked that he's aching to be a bad boy (though just how bad can he be?). Throughout the film, he schemes with his buddy to chase women and have a good time, but never actually gets around to doing anything THAT bad. In the end, the wife sees him stepping out and decides maybe it's her fault for being so tough on him.
While mildly entertaining, the laughs were few and far between in the film. There were a few good moments here and there (such as the running board scene), but generally this film looks more like a drama with some comedy than a silent comedy. Not exactly my cup of tea.
The film begins with Harry's wife telling a friend that the way to a good marriage is to keep your husband under your thumb at all times. Harry is so hen-pecked that he's aching to be a bad boy (though just how bad can he be?). Throughout the film, he schemes with his buddy to chase women and have a good time, but never actually gets around to doing anything THAT bad. In the end, the wife sees him stepping out and decides maybe it's her fault for being so tough on him.
While mildly entertaining, the laughs were few and far between in the film. There were a few good moments here and there (such as the running board scene), but generally this film looks more like a drama with some comedy than a silent comedy. Not exactly my cup of tea.