Release Date:

February 16, 1935

Main Character(s):

Buddy, Cookie

Summary:

Buddy runs a movie theater, where the main program features Cookie getting pursued by a gorilla.

That’s Not All, Folks:

A scene from “Buddy of the Apes” is used at one point.

What I Like About This One:

While Buddy is on the phone, a kid trying to steal a lot of tickets gets them in his mouth. So, Buddy uses him as a ticket dispenser.

An old man sneaking in by appearing to be a woman’s baby.

A candle hidden in the projector.

A Swiss ship being launched but immediately sinks.

Buddy repairing a damaged film by hammering it with staples.

The “Smash Hit of the Century” gag ending with “In fact, it’s almost mediocre” (which is depicted with a plane crashing).

Where Can I Watch It?

At archive.org!

Carrot Rating:

🥕🥕🥕