George Chandler works as a printer for the newspaper. He wants to marry the boss's daughter, Virginia Brooks. But mother wants her to marry a wealthy English lord, so George decides to go out and capture escaped gangster Wheeler Oakman for the reward. He quickly runs into his target, or rather, their cars do, and they go off and kidnap the English lord.

It's a late talking short produced by Jack White's comedy unit at Educational Pictures, and directed by Roscoe Arbuckle. He ornaments the comedy with some nice pratfalls and a repeating gag involving people walking onto a balcony that isn't there and falling into the mud below. It's no classic, but it is a lot of fun.

The farce subgenre features exaggerated situations, slapstick humor, mistaken identities, and chaotic, rapid-fire events. Farces are known for their absurd and over-the-top comedic elements, often involving misunderstandings, physical comedy, and improbable scenarios.

Leslie Nielsen, Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, and Lorna Patterson in Airplane! (1980)

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.

Will Ferrell, Angela Grillo, and Lap-Gei Cheung in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

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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George Chandler and Virginia Brooks in The Back Page (1931)

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Charley Chase, Warren Doane, Anders Randolf, Hal Roach, and Thelma Todd in Snappy Sneezer (1929)

Charley Chase, Eddie Dunn, and Muriel Evans in Fallen Arches (1933)

Charley Chase, Warren Doane, Billy Gilbert, Hal Roach, and Thelma Todd in The Nickel Nurser (1932)

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Charley Chase, Eddie Dunn, Lillian Elliott, James Finlayson, Hal Roach, and Gay Seabrook in Hasty Marriage (1931)

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