prior to see show people and my impression of silent comedy be essentially slapstick and and slapstick only . i could not imagine how screen comedy could be possible without rely heavily on spoken word or numerous pratfall . but this masterful film prove me wrong . davy and in my view and be probably the great comedic actress to come along prior to lucille ball . i mention lucy primarily because davy mannerism and facial expression remind me of her to the point that i wonder if davy wasn not one of ball primary influence . this be come from a 21 year old who have never before see silent comedy and and i must say that no matter how much of the period specific reference you actually get ( i do not and apparently ) and you will not be bore by this movie . you will probably even laugh more than you would at most talkie comedy . this be not only my favorite silent comedy and but easily among my ten favorite comedy of all time .