What to expect
The film belongs to a cycle of polished 1920s comedies that used modern leisure, machines, and a personable star to keep embarrassment in motion.
How to ease in
Let the title set the rhythm. Follow the practical problem in each sequence and watch how Denny tries to preserve dignity while events accelerate beyond his control.
Heads-up
A quick, non-exhaustive note Includes vehicle danger, reckless behaviour, period class conventions, and slapstick peril.
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Speed is funny when the character still thinks he is in control. I watch confidence lag one beat behind the machine and then pretend nothing happened.
— Momo
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