The film is erroneously listed as released in 1918 on the DVD packaging. The film is loosely structured around the premise that two dukes are coming to the Rough house for dinner. It is but an excuse for mayhem. The Rough House 's manic pace is emphasized by The Alloy Orchestra's equally manic and catchy music score. This totally slapstick film should be shown in film studies classes as a prime example of silent era slapstick.
Some gags verge on the homicidal.
Portions of some shots appear to be missing as some of the film's continuity is choppy and disjointed, and the film ends abruptly. The film is erroneously listed as released in 1918 on the DVD packaging. The opening moments of the film are disheartening because the film doesn't look much better than those previously available tapes. Portions of the film appear to have survived only in contrasty 16mm prints. However, the source print for this transfer has utilized just such a 16mm print and another good 35mm print to compile a fairly complete representation of the total film.