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  • The Fatal Letter (1914)
  • Short | 10 min | Comedy, Short
The Fatal Letter (1914)
Short | 10 min | Comedy, Short

Schultz is an excessive smoker. One day he feels his heart churning like a pump. The doctor says, "Cut out smoking or turn up your heels." Schultz chooses to quit smoking. He does quit, for one day. He is so satisfied with his display of ...See moreSchultz is an excessive smoker. One day he feels his heart churning like a pump. The doctor says, "Cut out smoking or turn up your heels." Schultz chooses to quit smoking. He does quit, for one day. He is so satisfied with his display of self-denial that he sets in and smokes five boxes of Havanas without stopping. When the doctor arrives he prescribes that Schultz go into the mountains out of reach of tobacco. Mrs. Schultz is a good wife, but Schultz is carrying on a flirtation with one Trixie. Before leaving for the mountains he writes a letter to Trixie. He neglects to mail it. however, and leaves it in an old coat at home. The terrible thought of Mrs. Schultz finding this letter dawns upon him during his journey to the mountains. Schultz turns up the road in his hurry to get home. He arrives just in time. In future Schultz is a wiser and a better man. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Updated Jun 17, 1914

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Jun 17, 1914 (United States)

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