Get 'Em Young (1926)

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A butler is persuaded to pretend to be a man's wife so that he can inherit a million dollars.

Overview
"Get 'Em Young" is a quiet brief funny film from 1926 directed by Fred Guiol and produced by Hal Roach. The humor-filled masterpiece showcases classic comical artistry and features legendary silent-era comedy actor Stan Laurel. The plot revolves around funny situations and slapstick funny that ensues within a household setting.

Plot Outline
The film starts with Stan Laurel employed as a butler in the house of a rich couple, Mr. and Mrs. Jones. The Jones family likewise includes their spoiled, loud infant, to whom Stan needs to cater. The plot further thickens as Laurel's sweetheart brings her children to go to, making your house more disorderly and dynamic.

Stan attempts to manage your home's chaos by his unusual home abilities and by managing the kids with non-traditional, funny methods. This new addition to the setup stirs a series of comical oversights as Stan attempts, and comically stops working, to control the kids.

Key Scenes
One important scene includes Stan's girlfriend's arrival at the Jones' home, causing confusion among the other house employees. Meanwhile, as Stan tries to control the kids, he winds up unintentionally tossing food all over the visitors and the extravagantly decorated living-room in a funny food fight.

Another turning point happens when the infant requires changing, and Stan's awkward efforts to meet this task wind up in a total mess, resulting in some wonderful comical moments. He deals with a wailing child, lack of diapers, spilt baby powder, flying buttons, turmoil, and noise all around.

Performances
Stan Laurel, when again, shows his quality in quiet funny, depicting his function with an inherent sense of timing and physical funny. The slapstick humor paired brilliantly with his strong comedic existence to develop a masterfully amusing retelling of everyday life situations. Stan's impressive performance raises normal family tasks to brand-new comedic heights, making it an amusing watch throughout.

Cinematic Techniques
The director, Fred Guiol, uses the quiet movie theater canvas intelligently, permitting Stan Laurel to exploit his comic genius to the fullest. Using slapstick comedy and physical gags thread together a plot with visual humor, making the movie a delightful watch. The set design, costumes, and camerawork all contribute to highlighting the hilarity of the situations.

Humor and Legacy
"Get 'Em Young" is a fantastic example of slapstick comedy and timing at its best, as well as the comedic trials and adversities of domestic life. The movie stands as a testimony to Stan Laurel's comic genius and quiet era filmmaking, making it a must-watch for movie theater enthusiasts, particularly those interested in early comedy movies.

Conclusion
"Get 'Em Young" is a classic comedy from the silent age, filled with remarkable comic timing, slapstick humor, and disorderly, funny misunderstandings. The movie might do not have spoken dialogue, however the silent performances speak volumes, making the film ageless and enjoyable even today. Stan Laurel's expression and physical funny go beyond the need for words, making "Get 'Em Young" a delightful comedy that takes us back to the basic appeal of the silent movie age.

Top Cast

  • Harry Myers (small)
    Harry Myers
    Orvid Joy
  • Eugenia Gilbert (small)
    Eugenia Gilbert
    the girl
  • Stan Laurel (small)
    Stan Laurel
    Summers, the butler
  • Max Davidson (small)
    Max Davidson
    Isaac Goldberg, a lawyer
  • Charlotte Mineau (small)
    Charlotte Mineau
    the hired bride
  • Fred Malatesta (small)
    Fred Malatesta
    the executor
  • Ernest Wood
    Lawrence Lavendar Virgin, a female impersonator