This is one of the later pairings of Fatty Arbuckle with Buster Keaton, as shortly Keaton would go on to make his own films (this was just before the big scandal with Fatty accused of rape and manslaughter). And, since it is a later pairing, you'll see more Keaton because he is no longer just a bit player like he'd been in their earlier films.
In this movie short, Fatty and Buster work behind the stage but are called to star in the show instead because their star walked out at the last minute. Despite everything, they are pretty entertaining and the crowd loves them--so the fatheaded actor who quit begins causing trouble from up in the balcony.
While I am not as thrilled with this short as some of the other reviewers, it is an enjoyable and cute film worth seeing.
In this movie short, Fatty and Buster work behind the stage but are called to star in the show instead because their star walked out at the last minute. Despite everything, they are pretty entertaining and the crowd loves them--so the fatheaded actor who quit begins causing trouble from up in the balcony.
While I am not as thrilled with this short as some of the other reviewers, it is an enjoyable and cute film worth seeing.