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Selecting His Heiress (1911)
Short | 10 min | Comedy, Short

Selecting His Heiress (1911)

Short | 10 min | Comedy, Short

Rich old bachelor Uncle Doughbags has so much money that he is quite concerned. His next of kin are three nieces. To become better acquainted with them and learn which could handle such a large inheritance, he visits them. When they hear ...See moreRich old bachelor Uncle Doughbags has so much money that he is quite concerned. His next of kin are three nieces. To become better acquainted with them and learn which could handle such a large inheritance, he visits them. When they hear that he's coming, the two younger nieces--two overgrown twin "boobies," decide to win their uncle's favor by being very attentive to him, naturally supposing that he will be very much impressed by their sensitive, sympathetic natures. On the other hand, their older sister has a very literary, chilly temperament and is much too absorbed in her own interests to show any special interest in her uncle or his affairs; she doesn't seem to care. The two "kid" sisters welcome Uncle Doughbags with much "gush" and demonstration, while their sister receives him in a more matter-of-fact way. The overdemonstrative manner in which the two younger girls force their attentions upon him and their readiness to cry over anything that displeases him get on his nerves, and their sister's quiet indifference makes him feel very much disconcerted, so he cannot decide which is the most deserving of his wealth. He consults a lawyer, and is told the only way he can decide is to die. Uncle Doughbags makes up his mind to do this and makes all arrangements for a respectable demise. The effusive twins give one outburst of grief and then get busy, asking about their uncle's will and speculating on the good times they will have with the money he has left them. The uncle takes all this in and makes a mental note of it. The elder sister respectfully evidences her grief by subdued tears and a sincere sorrow for the loss of her generous and kind uncle, whom she speaks of in endearing terms, mentioning his many good traits. She makes preparations for his funeral with decency and propriety, showing no interest as to how he has willed his fortune, in fact, caring little and knowing less about it. Uncle Doughbags "is wise," and it does not take him very long to make up his mind as to whom he shall bequeath his possessions. He suddenly comes to life, explains his pretended death, and declares his heiress to be the elder sister. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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8 cast members

Name	Known for
John Bunny Uncle Doughbags Uncle Doughbags See fewer	Her Old Sweetheart (1912)
Flora Finch One of Doughbags' Nieces One of Doughbags' Nieces See fewer	The Cat and the Canary (1927)
Kate Price One of Doughbags' Nieces One of Doughbags' Nieces See fewer	Quality Street (1927)
Julia Swayne Gordon One of Doughbags' Nieces One of Doughbags' Nieces See fewer	My Lady's Slipper (1916)
William Humphrey Doughbags' Attorney Doughbags' Attorney See fewer	Atonement (1919)
Alec B. Francis Actor Actor See fewer	Oliver Twist (1933)
Richard Rosson Actor (as Dick Rosson) Actor (as Dick Rosson) See fewer	Scarface (1932)
Edith Halleran Actress Actress See fewer	The Signal of Distress (1912)