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The Belle and the Bell Hop (1916)
Short | Short, Comedy

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The Belle and the Bell Hop (1916)

Short | Short, Comedy

David Kelly, known as "Cricket," is bell hop at one of the large metropolitan hotels. Selden is the head clerk and the bane of "Cricket's" life. Mary McFee, the cigar counter girl, is the idol of the bell hop's heart. Jack Hewlitt, a ...See moreDavid Kelly, known as "Cricket," is bell hop at one of the large metropolitan hotels. Selden is the head clerk and the bane of "Cricket's" life. Mary McFee, the cigar counter girl, is the idol of the bell hop's heart. Jack Hewlitt, a drummer, arrives at the hotel, and arouses the ire of "Cricket" because of his attentions to Mary. General Grouch, an old veteran, arrives and angrily orders the bell boys away when they try to take his luggage, but "Cricket" outwits him and takes charge of his baggage by force. In the days that pass "Cricket" does many kind services for the old man. He notes the growing interest between Mary and Jack with dismay and resolves to break off their interest in each other. The General's nephew is staying at the hotel and is quite a "rounder." The old man finally takes sick. He refuses to have a doctor and gets worse. "Cricket" sees the old man is in bad shape and one day he stops a doctor who is calling, and asks him what he charges for a visit. The medical man tells him two dollars, and after a search, "Cricket" digs up the amount in nickels and dimes and pays him for a visit to the old grouch. The old man is touched by the boy's thoughtfulness for him. The doctor tells the General that his condition is serious and orders him sent to a hospital. Before leaving, however, he writes out a legal paper, which the doctor witnesses, and presents it to "Cricket." "Cricket" learns that Mary and Jack are going out to supper and resolves to follow them. Jack sends him to his room for a box, containing a present for Mary, and the boy opens the box and substitutes a photo of Jack's wife and child for the present, then ties the box up. "Cricket" learns that Grouch has died, but does not think of the paper he has. Jack has taken Mary to a cheap restaurant, where he tries to caress her. She repulses him, and thinking to placate her he opens the box supposed to contain a present for her. When Mary sees the photo she rushes out to "Cricket," who takes her home. While "Cricket" is waiting on his bench he takes out the paper. It is the will of old Grouch giving him his entire estate, which is worth millions. He goes to Mary, who has taken a great liking to him since he has rescued her, and asks her to marry him. At first she agrees but then tells him that she cannot marry a millionaire. "Cricket" pleads with her. In his pleading he drops his cigarette and the will catches fire. Mary then agrees to marry him. He hurries to the phone and getting Bliss on the line tells him to hold the job of assistant clerk for him, he having previously resigned his job. Bliss agrees, and Mary will soon be Mrs. "Cricket." Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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8 cast members

Name	Known for
Pat Rooney David Kelly aka Cricket David Kelly aka Cricket See fewer	It's All Wrong (1916)
Jay Belasco Salden Salden See fewer	The Phantom Island (1916)
H.M. Thurston Bliss Bliss See fewer	Anything Once (1917)
Adele Farrington Mary McFee Mary McFee See fewer	Too Much Johnson (1919)
Orin Jackson General Grouch (as Orin C. Jackson) General Grouch (as Orin C. Jackson) See fewer	Speed (1925)
Marc B. Robbins Colonel Souse (as Marc Robbins) Colonel Souse (as Marc Robbins) See fewer	The Tong Man (1919)
Hayward Mack Jack Hewlitt Jack Hewlitt See fewer	Oliver Twist, Jr. (1921)
Edward Sedgwick Actor Actor See fewer	Chasing the Moon (1922)