Malcolm Sebastian was getting pretty long in the tooth when he made this -- he was six and showing his age -- and it's pretty much the last of his silent starring roles. He is largely relegated to a supporting role and the gags and acting honors go to his dog. Director Charles Lamont pretty much rings all the changes on the dog gags, and the animal is a cute, Airedale looking mutt. More than good enough, especially considering Lamont -- who would go on to discover Shirley Temple and work for Abbott & Costello -- was expert at this sort of kiddie comedy.
The only known copy is a saved-in-the-nick-of-time Kodascope cutdown found by Ben Model and posted to his Youtube site with a new score that makes it moves like a Fox silent comedy. Go take a look.
The only known copy is a saved-in-the-nick-of-time Kodascope cutdown found by Ben Model and posted to his Youtube site with a new score that makes it moves like a Fox silent comedy. Go take a look.