Pass the Gravy

Pass the Gravy

Directed by Fred Guiol, Leo McCarey

Produced by Hal Roach Studios

192823 min6.6 / 10

A lighthearted silent-era comedy built on escalating misunderstandings and physical humor, where feuding neighbors attempt reconciliation only to be undone by a mischievous boy's deception.

Schultz raises prize chickens and roosters that are always getting into neighbor Max Davidson's garden and eating the seeds, leading to constant feuding between the two men. When their children announce their engagement the two men decide to bury the hatchet and Davidson suggests a dinner at his house. He gives his young son, Ignatz, two dollars to buy a chicken but the boy pockets the money and kills Schultz' first place rooster instead. Once seated at the table all but Schultz discover what they are eating and desperately try to hide the bad news from Schultz who is sure to kill Davidson if he knows the truth.

Questions people ask

  • Is Pass the Gravy sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Does Pass the Gravy end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Pass the Gravy violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Pass the Gravy easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Pass the Gravy scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

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64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity57

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise87

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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