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  • Out of the Frying Pan (II) (1914)
  • Short | Short, Comedy
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Out of the Frying Pan (II) (1914)
Short | Short, Comedy
Edward Howard leaves a will to the effect that unless his son, Edward Howard, Jr., marries Miss Elizabeth Hall, within six months of the date of his death, the money shall go to charitable institutions. The condition is not to the liking ...See moreEdward Howard leaves a will to the effect that unless his son, Edward Howard, Jr., marries Miss Elizabeth Hall, within six months of the date of his death, the money shall go to charitable institutions. The condition is not to the liking of the son, but he listens to the advice of his lawyers, as he is heavily in debt. When the Hall family hear of the will they become desirous of the match and write young Howard to visit them at their home in the country. Arriving at the station Edward is met by a lady who introduces herself to him as "Miss Elizabeth Hall." He is horror-struck, for she is a spinster of some forty summers. Arriving at the house they are met by a charming young lady. Miss Hall introduces her as "My niece." In a few words she explains to her niece the romantic affair, love at first sight. Miss Hall, the younger, is overcome with laughter and Mr. Howard with horror as the truth of the situation bursts upon him. That evening he sees young Miss Hall alone, and telling her of his mistake, declares his affection, which he discovers to his great joy is mutual. They plot together to find some means by which the aunt will release him. A brilliant idea seizes him. She knows nothing of his character; he will prove himself to be a drunkard. At dinner that night he imbibes too much. Mr. Hall and Elizabeth's brother help the intoxicated one to his room, greatly amused. Finding Miss Hall alone the next day he tells her that he feels that he can no longer hold her to her promise. She assures him that she has spent the whole night in prayer and feels it a sacred duty not to withhold her restraining influence. In despair he confers with Elizabeth. They decide to let the aunt discover him making love to Elizabeth herself. This is done. To his intense disappointment she blames Elizabeth and again forgives her lover. He is desperate by this time and the whole family hold a conference. Elizabeth is struck with a brilliant idea to which the conspirators listen eagerly. He must be subject to fits. Desiring to make it appear realistic, they get a shaving stick and fill his mouth with a foaming lather. Miss Hall enters and he throws a fit. She at first stands petrified, then faints. The family assure her that Howard said they only happen about two or three times a month or whenever he is much excited. When he approaches her to explain she refuses to allow him to come near her. Again sinking into a swoon she is carried off by the family. Elizabeth and Howard embrace. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Al Christie
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Updated Oct 2, 1914
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Oct 2, 1914 (United States)

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