'Bothered by a Beard' could be considered an early example of "mockumentary". This short film consists of a series of vignettes which purport to show how men have contended with their facial hair (and its removal) through the centuries. Unfortunately, this movie isn't funny enough to succeed as a comedy, and it certainly isn't informative enough to serve as a true documentary.
The best sequence is a brief appearance by Tod Slaughter, reprising his most famous role as Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, in the act of 'polishing off' a customer. This isn't a clip from Slaughter's earlier film; it's new footage performed by Slaughter especially for this movie. Veteran comic Jerry Verno is mildly effective in one of the historical vignettes.
Skip this movie, unless you're an absolute Tod Slaughter completist. I'll rate it one point out of 10. Next!
The best sequence is a brief appearance by Tod Slaughter, reprising his most famous role as Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, in the act of 'polishing off' a customer. This isn't a clip from Slaughter's earlier film; it's new footage performed by Slaughter especially for this movie. Veteran comic Jerry Verno is mildly effective in one of the historical vignettes.
Skip this movie, unless you're an absolute Tod Slaughter completist. I'll rate it one point out of 10. Next!