Good for the most part. Indeed, this film shows how Harold can really milk gags for all they’re worth. The phone booth stuff is great. It shows Harold against the cruel world that just won’t let him get to make the call he needs to: other people taking the booths, booths only being open when he’s not available, not being able to get access to a phone book. And yet, it’s not all just about bad luck. The “out of order” sign is clever and I really enjoyed how the one guy just pushes Harold into the phone booth, inadvertently letting him win the fight with the other guy. Similarly, the scenes with Harold trying to get rid of the purse are hilarious too. Everyone just works against him in ironically trying to help him; a kid gives it back to him, his attempt to get someone else to rob him is foiled by a police officer, and a very loyal dog is dedicated to giving it to him. Once again, it’s milked for all its worth and, yes, Sunshine Sammy does indeed do a great job again. They really knew how to use Sunshine Sammy in these Lloyd comedies.
Those moments are the highlight of the short, although I also really like the opening with Harold collecting everyone’s hat (and the one guy’s toupee). The bits with him chasing Mildred’s dog are fine, although the mirror part goes on way too long and it’s not as memorable as what immediately follows it. But, again, those gags with the phone and purse work really well and make the short an overall enjoyable experience.