The Extraordinary Child 1954
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 13 minutes
- Director
- Stan Brakhage
What is The Extraordinary Child?
The Extraordinary Child is a 1954 comedy short film with a runtime of 13 minutes that applies a developing style to broad slapstick. The movie features the director alongside friends from previous films playing out a riotous farce about an overgrown baby who steals his father's cigars while everyone mugs hilariously.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1954
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 13 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 12, 1954
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10
- Episode runtime
- ~13 minutes
- Status
- Released
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The Extraordinary Child is a 1954 comedy short film with a runtime of 13 minutes that applies a developing style to broad slapstick. The movie features the director alongside friends from previous films playing out a riotous farce about an overgrown baby who steals his father's cigars while everyone mugs hilariously.
Culturally, the film can be interpreted as either an example or a parody of the Romantic notion of the artist as a monstrous child or misfit, rather than acting as a personal confessional statement. Its tone is riotous and comedic with a briskly paced thirteen-minute runtime.
Should you watch it?
“An overgrown baby steals his father's cigars in this riotous 1954 slapstick comedy short.”
- Features the director and friends from previous films playing out a riotous farce.
- Showcases a developing style applied to broad slapstick comedy.
- Offers a parodic take on the Romantic notion of the artist as a monstrous child.
- It has a runtime of only 13 minutes, which may be too brief for viewers seeking a feature-length experience.
Watch it if you want to see a concise 1954 farce exploring the artist as a monstrous child.
The tone is riotous and comedic with broad slapstick pacing suitable for a brief thirteen-minute viewing.
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Is The Extraordinary Child worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy 1954 slapstick comedy shorts featuring a riotous farce and parodic themes.
What is the binge duration for The Extraordinary Child?
The film has a total runtime of 13 minutes.
What are the essential episodes of The Extraordinary Child?
The Extraordinary Child is a single 13-minute film rather than a series with episodes.
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