That Little Band Of Gold

Synopsis

In the silent comedy film 'That Little Band Of Gold' released in 1915, Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle stars as a newly married man who starts experiencing the woes of married life. His wife, played by Minta Durfee, becomes engrossed in a book titled 'The Positive Lady' and decides to put the book's relationship advice into practice. Hilarity ensues as misunderstandings, jealousy, and other comedic situations arise due to the so-called wisdom from the book. Arbuckle's physical comedy and expressive face keep the audience entertained throughout the film, making it a classic representation of early slapstick humor.

Cast

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  Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle

  Fatty - the Husband

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  Mabel Normand

  Mabel - the Wife

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  Ford Sterling

  Gassy Gotrox - Tattletale

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  Alice Davenport

  Mabel's Mother

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  Phyllis Allen

  Audience Member (uncredited)

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  Charles Arling

  Maitre D' (uncredited)

Reviews

Critics were divided on 'That Little Band Of Gold'. While some appreciated Roscoe Arbuckle's comedic timing and physicality, others found the humor dated and overly exaggerated. Rotten Tomatoes' critic consensus highlights, 'The film showcases Arbuckle's charm, but the humor may not resonate with modern audiences.' IMDb users gave the film a rating of 5.2/10, with comments ranging from 'A fun throwback to early comedy' to 'Too reliant on slapstick, lacks depth.' Metacritic's user reviews show a similar mixed reaction, with some praising the simplicity of the humor while others criticize the lack of a cohesive storyline.