The Fable of the Man Who Laughs

The Fable of the Man Who Laughs

The Fable of the Man Who Laughs

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The Fable of the Man Who Laughs

1922

0h 6m

9.0(1 votes)

Animation

Comedy

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Farmer Alfalfa gets into an accident while driving his donkey cart and likely suffers from a concussion. The doctor advises him to yell HOO-RAY whenever things go wrong. He lacks the faculties to respond to things in any other way.

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Directed by: Paul Terry

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