Watch All Wet
- Passed
- 1926
- 25 min
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5.8 (16)
All Wet is a classic comedy film that was released in 1926. The film stars the great silent film comedian 'Snub' Pollard in the lead role, along with Thelma Daniels and Marvin Loback. The film was directed by the legendary silent film director Lewis R. Foster and it was produced by Hal Roach Studios. The movie follows the lives of Snub and Thelma who are a newly married couple. They are extremely excited to start their new life together, but their dreams are shattered when they learn that they are living in a houseboat that is about to sink. The houseboat has been left to them by Snub's deceased grandfather, and it is in a state of disrepair.
The story takes a turn when Snub decides to take up a job as a plumber, but he is not very good at it. He ends up creating more problems than he solves, which leaves Thelma in a constant state of frustration. Their houseboat continues to sink every day, and they are forced to constantly bail water out of the boat.
One day, Snub decides to use his plumbing skills to fix a leak in the boat. However, things go awry, and he ends up flooding the entire boat. The couple is left with nothing but a sinking houseboat and a huge bill from the plumber.
The couple then decides to seek help from their neighbors, and they meet Marvin Loback who happens to be a debt collector. Marvin takes pity on the couple and decides to help them out. He enlists the help of his friends, and they work to repair the houseboat.
In the meantime, Snub and Thelma decide to take a break and attend a local carnival. However, their fun time at the carnival is cut short when they learn that their boat is about to sink. They race back to their boat, but they find that it has already sunk. They fear that all of their belongings have been lost, but they are surprised to find that everything is still intact.
The movie continues to follow the couple as they face various challenges and obstacles in their journey to fix their houseboat. The film is full of slapstick comedy, and 'Snub' Pollard delivers a memorable performance. The film also marks the first appearance of the character 'Marvin Loback' who would go on to appear in several other silent films of the era.
The cinematography of the movie is also worth mentioning. The film features several innovative camera shots, which were quite ahead of their time. The use of close-ups and medium shots was a unique feature of the film, which helped to capture the emotions and reactions of the characters.
Overall, All Wet is a classic silent comedy movie that will have you laughing from start to finish. The film is a testament to the great talent of 'Snub' Pollard, who was one of the greatest comedians of his time. The movie is a must-watch for fans of slapstick comedy and silent films.
All Wet is a 1926 comedy with a runtime of 25 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.8.