This is yet another film where Al St. John and Fatty Arbuckle are rivals that end up having slug-fests and Al ultimately tries to get his buddies to pummel Fatty. So, for me, this film was a big disappointment--it's just very familiar since I've seen just about all of Arbuckle's extant films. However, for someone not acquainted with his comedies or with limited exposure, this is sure to be a more appreciated film despite the fact that little new ground is covered.
The fighting all erupts because Fatty and his girl have clothes for the ball, but Al doesn't and steals Fatty's tux (even though he weighs at least 100 pounds less!). Fatty does what any guy would do--he steals his date's dress and goes to the ball and then confronts Al and tears the clothes from him!
For a better Al versus Fatty film, try watching "Mabel and Fatty Adrift"--it's a classic.
UPDATE: I just saw the film again tonight on Turner Classic Movies and I must admit it was quite a bit better than I'd remembered. I think my original score of 5 was too low and a 7 is merited. While familiar, I really appreciated the artistic touches--such as Fatty tossing his hat and when Al got knocked across the restaurant and into a chair.
The fighting all erupts because Fatty and his girl have clothes for the ball, but Al doesn't and steals Fatty's tux (even though he weighs at least 100 pounds less!). Fatty does what any guy would do--he steals his date's dress and goes to the ball and then confronts Al and tears the clothes from him!
For a better Al versus Fatty film, try watching "Mabel and Fatty Adrift"--it's a classic.
UPDATE: I just saw the film again tonight on Turner Classic Movies and I must admit it was quite a bit better than I'd remembered. I think my original score of 5 was too low and a 7 is merited. While familiar, I really appreciated the artistic touches--such as Fatty tossing his hat and when Al got knocked across the restaurant and into a chair.