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  • Getting Rid of Uncle (I) (1910)
  • Short | Short, Comedy
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Getting Rid of Uncle (I) (1910)
Short | Short, Comedy
This particular Mr. and Mrs. Newlywed were the happiest couple on earth, because they had just bidden good-bye to their guests of the summer. They were now alone to enjoy their rest and quiet and also to resume their long-interrupted ...See moreThis particular Mr. and Mrs. Newlywed were the happiest couple on earth, because they had just bidden good-bye to their guests of the summer. They were now alone to enjoy their rest and quiet and also to resume their long-interrupted honeymoon. To their great horror and dismay when returning from the depot they received news that an old crabbed uncle of Mr. Newlywed's was on his way to visit them and if, when having met his nephew's wife, he finds her the sweet and amiable character he has been told she is, he will make his home with them permanently. They are in despair until Suzanne, the maid, passes through the room. Like a flash, the idea come to Mrs. Newlywed to have Suzanne impersonate the wife and meet the uncle in her stead. Mr. Newlywed falls in with his wife's scheme and hurries to the depot to meet the uncle. In the meantime, Mrs. Newlywed tells Suzanne what she is to do and coaches her in her part. Upon arriving at the house, old Uncle Skyndike grudgingly compliments Mr. Newlywed on the good taste shown in their new home, and also shows great impatience to meet the young wife. The husband in fear and trembling calls Suzanne and awaits developments. Suzanne enters carelessly dressed in a discarded evening gown of her mistress. Instead of meeting a woman of culture, refinement and gentility, Uncle Skyndike is horrified beyond measure to meet with vulgarity, ill-temper and utter coarseness. Acting her part to such perfection, Suzanne finally causes the old man to renounce all kinship and acquaintance with the Newlyweds and runs from the house in fear of his very life. Thanks to Suzanne the young couple are left in freedom to enjoy their long expected and much desired honeymoon. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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David Horsley
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Updated Jun 23, 1910
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Jun 23, 1910 (United States)

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