From the mid 1910s through the end of the silent era Fox was a major source of short comedy subjects and during the late 1920s, the short comedies were supervised by George Marshall. Time, tide and vault fires mean that relatively few survive, but Fox certainly outspent the independents like Roach, Sennett and the Christies for the expensive gags and large casts. Even today, that shows up in the survivors like this kiddy comedy. It may lack the intimate childhood immediacy of Roach's OUR GANG but it is often a far slicker piece of breakneck comedy, with dogs, cats, zebras, bears and the titular elephant of the story making an appearance.

Frankly, I'm not certain what the plot is, since it seems to be chopped down from two reels to less than one: an adult shows up -- it looks like Bud Jamison to me, but I wouldn't swear to it -- and the kids and animals pile onto him. But it sure does move.

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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