Harold Lloyd's first talkie sends his bumbling hero to San Francisco's Chinatown to fight a crime ring. Energetic and well-made, with some spectacular gags, it is hampered by early sound and a weaker script than his best silents.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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IMDb: 5.9 / 10 (901 votes)
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