Summary of "Tree for Two (1943)"

Overview

The video Tree for Two (1943) is a classic comedic short featuring a humorous encounter between a tree surgeon and a stubborn tree. The main plot revolves around the tree surgeon’s earnest but increasingly frustrated attempts to “treat” a tree that turns out to be inhabited by a lively character who refuses to cooperate.

Key Highlights

The tree surgeon diagnoses the tree with amusingly fictitious ailments such as “bacteria termitus branchitis limbago” and comments on its “very low intelligence,” setting a playful tone.
Humor escalates as the surgeon tries to fill holes in the tree with cement, only to be met with resistance and slapstick mishaps.
A memorable gag involves the tree’s inhabitant getting stuck, prompting the surgeon to try prying him loose.
The video is notable for its clever use of physical comedy, timing, and the charming interplay between the earnest professional and the mischievous “tree resident.”
Recurring musical interludes and applause punctuate the action, adding to the theatrical feel.