16 minutes of pure 1930s spite comedy — Edgar's fake heart attack is just the beginning.
Edgar thinks he finally has a plan that will force his lazy, mooching brother-in-law to get a job. First, Edgar has some friends help him to stage a fake heart attack. Then, while he is supposed to be recovering, he taps into a source of mystical will power to do the rest.
Acting
Edgar Kennedy's slow-burn exasperation to full unhinged commitment.
Writing
Rube Goldberg logic of fake heart attacks leading to real consequences.
Direction
Arthur Ripley keeps 16 minutes tightly wound with perfect comic timing.
Director
Arthur Ripley
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