The Backyard

1920Movie22 min

67
GoodGoodWatch score
67
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Jimmy Aubrey lets the kids in the alley shoot arrows at him. After he grows tired of this, he treats them like satchels to get them out of his way. A policeman shows up and he is terrified; later, disguised as a policeman, he encounters Oliver Hardy, who is in brutal mode here.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for tears, big ideas or scares.

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Directed by
Jess Robbins
Written by
Jess Robbins
Produced by
Albert E. Smith

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Facts

November 1, 1920 · 22 min · Comedy

Released
November 1, 1920
Runtime
22 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
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Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Backyard worth watching?"

Questions about The Backyard

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Backyard worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6).

Is The Backyard okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Backyard make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Backyard?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 1 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.