The Yokel

Snub Pollard plays a country boy who is going to see his aunt in the big city. Recently, Snub and his father became rich when they struck oil but the nasty aunt doesn't know this. So, when Snub interrupts the aunt's fancy party, she treats him like a leper....until she learns he's a rich guy. Then, she throws her vampish daughter at Snub and tries to get them married. However, the nice maid (how inexplicably loves Snub) interrupts the wedding by having a fake note delivered--one that says Snub is broke. Well, of course the wedding is off and Snub leaves--and meets the maid who explains about the letter. At about the same time, Snub's father arrives and tells everyone the truth--and the wedding party then chases Snub down--trying to force him to through with the wedding.

One of my all-time favorite silent comedy shorts is Pollard's "It's a Gift". It abounds with wonderful gags--tons of them. However, here the gags are more forced and you know it's not one of the comic's better films when the big laugh-getting is when he brings his duck to the fancy party. Still, it has its moments and is worth a look if you like old-time comedy.