Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Fully Insured is a 1923 silent comedy short starring the deadpan comedian Snub Pollard, known for his unique blend of physical comedy and understated expressions.
In this film, Pollard plays an ordinary man who decides to insure himself against every possible danger—only to find that life becomes even more unpredictable as a result. The plot unfolds through a series of slapstick mishaps and cleverly staged gags, typical of Pollard’s comedic style.
Director: Hugh Fay
Producer: Hal Roach Studios
Starring: Snub Pollard, Marie Mosquini
Highlights:
Classic 1920s silent slapstick comedy
Features one of the era’s most beloved comedic actors
Produced by Hal Roach, famous for his collaborations with Harold Lloyd and Laurel & Hardy
Fully Insured is a 1923 silent comedy short starring the deadpan comedian Snub Pollard, known for his unique blend of physical comedy and understated expressions.
In this film, Pollard plays an ordinary man who decides to insure himself against every possible danger—only to find that life becomes even more unpredictable as a result. The plot unfolds through a series of slapstick mishaps and cleverly staged gags, typical of Pollard’s comedic style.
Director: Hugh Fay
Producer: Hal Roach Studios
Starring: Snub Pollard, Marie Mosquini
Highlights:
Classic 1920s silent slapstick comedy
Features one of the era’s most beloved comedic actors
Produced by Hal Roach, famous for his collaborations with Harold Lloyd and Laurel & Hardy
