The Up-Standing Sitter
Daffy Duck is working as a babysitter for the Acme Baby Sitting Agency. While he's sitting on a chicken egg, it hatches. The chick decides Daffy is a stranger and he should have nothing to do with him, so flees. Daffy has to catch it.
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Plot Summary
A well-meaning but inept young man attempts to babysit a precocious child. His efforts to entertain the youngster quickly devolve into a series of chaotic and comical mishaps. The sitter finds himself in increasingly absurd situations as he tries to maintain control and appease the child.
Critical Reception
As a short comedy from 1948, 'The Up-Standing Sitter' was primarily a vehicle for light entertainment. Contemporary reviews focused on its slapstick humor and the performances of its cast in delivering comedic situations. It was generally received as a mild, amusing diversion.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its lighthearted, comedic tone.
- Noted for its simple, entertaining premise suitable for a short film.
- The slapstick elements were considered amusing for the era.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews from 1948 is not available. However, shorts of this nature typically garnered positive, if uncritical, feedback for their straightforward comedic value.
Fun Fact
This short film is notable for featuring an early appearance by Lola Albright, who would later gain fame for her role in the television series 'Peter Gunn'.
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