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  • By the Light of the Moon (1911)
  • Short | Short, Drama
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By the Light of the Moon (1911)
Short | Short, Drama
By the light of the old, old moon, they are spooning, when their blissful occupation is interrupted by an eavesdropping tramp who sees possibilities of blackmail. A tribute is demanded, and awarded, and the lovers resume the sentimental ...See moreBy the light of the old, old moon, they are spooning, when their blissful occupation is interrupted by an eavesdropping tramp who sees possibilities of blackmail. A tribute is demanded, and awarded, and the lovers resume the sentimental session. In the way of lovers, the talk turns to marriage. They discuss her father's stubborn opposition, the chance of making him consent to their marriage. They determine to foil the old gentleman and marry in spite of him. The lovers decide to elope, in no less startling a manner than by an aeroplane, which they do, only to be seen by the irate parent, who pursues the car of the air in his automobile. Straight, fast, steadily, the aeroplane proceeds on its way to a minister and gets there long enough before the arrival of the father to receive the marital blessing, and afford the old gent a healthy excuse for his wrath. A year or so goes by and we see the young husband phoning the doctor that, well, we know what it is about when we glimpse at the medico's face. The doctor at once gets into his car and is off. We see his car racing along and over him a stork flying in the same direction. Then we see the baby, a bouncing baby it is, and just as the father is portraying his happiness with another. There is consternation on the face of the father, but genuine amusement on the faces of all who witness it. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Edwin S. Porter
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Edwin S. Porter
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Updated Mar 2, 1911
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Mar 2, 1911 (United States)

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