The Big Swim

The Big Swim is a 1926 silent Mutt and Jeff cartoon by Short Films Syndicate. Mr. A Mutt has a surprise for you, The cork-lined bathing suit. Jeff attempting to swim the Atlantic Ocean in a cork-lined bathing suit. Mutt follows him in hot pursuit via motorboat. When they reach land, they are greeted by stereotypical depictions of Russian, Italian, Chinese, French, and German men. Believing that they have reached Europe, Mutt asks, "What part of Europe is this?" The Russian steps forward and says "This isn't Europe! This is Ellis Island!"