One of Wisdom's later comedies - you can tell that because it's in colour - but also one of his most energetic and vibrant. Sure, the opening sequence pushes it a little bit, but we soon move into a decent underdog story with plenty of conflict and chaos unfolding. The slapstick is purely destructive here and brought to mind the highs of Laurel & Hardy and Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Wisdom's on form, working hard with a good cast, and the addition of the horse doesn't hinder either. Good stuff.
Review of The Early Bird
