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The Tip (1918)

The Tip poster
Directed by
Gilbert Pratt, Billy Gilbert
Genre
silent film
Country
United States
Runtime
11 min
Rated
NR
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A short comedy from 1918 that follows Harold Lloyd through a series of mishaps and misunderstandings. The film relies on physical gags and exaggerated situations for its humor.

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What happens

The Tip is a 1918 American short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd. Distributed by the Pathé Exchange, the film was released in US cinemas on January 6. The film was shown in France on March 7, 1919 under the title "Lui et la voyante". In the United States a re-edition was made to the film in 1921. Copies of the film are preserved in the archives of the International Museum of Photography and Film at George Eastman House and in private collections. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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