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His Highness, the Janitor (1916)
Short | Comedy, Short

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His Highness, the Janitor (1916)

Short | Comedy, Short

The Hotel de Luxe is not doing much business. The manager receives a telegram from a noted foreign nobleman, Baron Von Plotts, requesting reservation for an indefinite stay. The manager, delighted at the prospect of a visit from the ...See moreThe Hotel de Luxe is not doing much business. The manager receives a telegram from a noted foreign nobleman, Baron Von Plotts, requesting reservation for an indefinite stay. The manager, delighted at the prospect of a visit from the distinguished guest, hastens to place a note in all the newspapers announcing the expected arrival and stating that he will stay at the Hotel de Luxe. The announcement makes quite a sensation. In fact, all the mothers in town make haste to secure quarters in the hotel. Among the mothers is Lillian's. This arrangement does not suit Lillian at all, as she and Harry have arranged matters entirely to their satisfaction and are only awaiting to secure mother's consent before taking a certain definite step. Of course, mother is very antagonistic to Harry when she learns of the expected arrival of Von Plotts. Unfortunately for the hotel man he receives a telegram from the guest stating that he is unavoidably delayed and will be unable to make the visit. He is in despair. Lizzie, the scrub girl, and Jake, the janitor, have long been sweethearts, but there was one obstacle which had prevented the marriage of the happy couple. This had been the lack of money on the male side of the bargain. Accordingly, when the manager makes Jake a proposition to take the place of the expected baron, and in consideration, hands him a roll of greenbacks, Jake accepts at once. Unknown to the customers the fake baron is announced during dinner. There is a wild scramble among the women to be the first to greet him. Lillian's mother "wins the cup," and Jake, having fallen halfway down the steps, is assisted to his feet by the designing mother. The other mothers are very much discouraged over the success Lillian's mother has achieved and decide to get at least half a chance at the baron by some hook or crook. Lillian's mother, seeing things are against her, suggests that the baron select from among the daughters present the girl he will dine with. They all agree and the mothers line up their daughters for the judging. Lizzie, who has been promoted to waitress on account of the rush of business, makes her entry into the dining room at this critical moment. She recognizes her old sweetheart, Jane, and in the excitement she makes a wreck of the dishes. In spite of the manager's wild gestures the baron goes to Lizzie and makes her his choice. Lillian had been among the first to be passed up by the baron and she and Harry are making good time during the excitement. When mother realizes that the baron is beyond her reach she is forced to consent to Harry's request. Jake and Lizzie meanwhile, having been fired, make a quick rush to the minister's to get married, carrying their roll of greenbacks in a satchel. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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5 cast members

Name	Known for
Gale Henry Lizzie - the Scrub Girl Lizzie - the Scrub Girl See fewer	Lady Baffles and Detective Duck in Kidnapping the King's Kids (1915)
Billy Franey Jake - the Janitor (as William Franey) Jake - the Janitor (as William Franey) See fewer	When Damon Fell for Pythias (1917)
Lillian Peacock Lillian Lillian See fewer	Hiram's Inheritance (1915)
Milburn Morante Harry - Lillian's Sweetheart (as Milburn Moranti) Harry - Lillian's Sweetheart (as Milburn Moranti) See fewer	Chasing Trouble (1926)
Heinie Conklin Hotel Manager (as Charles Conklin) Hotel Manager (as Charles Conklin) See fewer	Hard Boiled (1926)