Yeah, I heard most college students sang and danced practically everywhere in the 1940s.

"Fresh as a Freshman" was made by the comedy shorts department at Columbia Pictures. So why, then, is the film almost completely devoid of humor?? 

The story is much like a full-length story shoved into less than 20 minutes. A guy goes off to college and once there, everybody sings and dances and fights. While that might sound ridiculous, twice they have song and dance numbers...and one in the middle of a malt shop. Then, there really is a boxing match....which is what all the Glove Slinger films seem to have in common. Overall, it's a very bizarre look at college...and a not particularly funny one as well.

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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