The Mishaps of a Bashful Man's primary photo
  • The Mishaps of a Bashful Man (1908)
  • Short | Short, Comedy
Primary photo for The Mishaps of a Bashful Man
The Mishaps of a Bashful Man (1908)
Short | Short, Comedy
The bashful man calls upon his lady love in the twilight hours, and attempts to be interested in winning the routine generally expected of the gentleman caller, but his efforts at composure and to entertain the apple of his eye, ...See moreThe bashful man calls upon his lady love in the twilight hours, and attempts to be interested in winning the routine generally expected of the gentleman caller, but his efforts at composure and to entertain the apple of his eye, conversationally, musically and munchedly, are quite futile; in fact, a complete failure. Consequently, the hero who comes to bask in the radiance of the fair maiden's gaze leaves like the trees leave in Autumn, with a sad, dejected and altogether appealing mien. The next morning a bright sunlight on the daily paper reveals the advertisement of Dr. Non DeBash, who positively guarantees to cure, through the astounding and newly discovered medium of "love elixir." any case of bashfulness that inhabits the earth. The embarrassed fellow readily succumbs to this intoxicating information and immediately departs in great haste, to the offices of this wonderful doctor; the only possible relief to his ever-increasing source of perplexity, a faint heart. Already, upon his arrival, the Dr. Non DeBash is beset by other victims of this monster malady, which somewhat relieves the tepid nature of our sufferer. Several loving couples drink the "love elixir" and immediately, swoon into affectionate unison with one another. This is evidence enough for our hero. He orders a quart bottle of this wonderful preparation, enough to liquidize the bashful mentality of a wooden man. From here on things are lively. The newly inspired aspirant hails most every one he meets with a loving embrace, especially affectionate toward the gentler sex. He causes great commotion in various street scenes, at a café and skating rink, being duly elected and roughly handled in each instance. The rink scene starts the climax to his frantic conduct. He is the limit, here, and municipal officers are required to quiet the officious offender, so inoffishly obtrusive in osculative offerings. They take him before the police judge, followed by the interrupted patron of the rink, who demonstrates an ill-will toward the victim. The cops have all they can do to restrain them. With it all, however, the hero does not lose his wits, through hitting the bottle and being bit, for he persuades them all to partake of the "love elixir" that produces so succulent a disposition. The soothing dope has its desired effect, and his former aggressors are soon hilariously jolly, gay, loving and affectionate. A howl goes up for more of the elixir, which is amply supplied. Under the influence of this dope, they show even too kindly a disposition toward the hero and everyone else, the last picture disclosing a half-confused, half-satisfied effort on the part of the new victims to completely overwhelm one another with a mêlée of affection and loving embraces, so thoroughly produced by the "bracer." Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
Read more: Plot summary
Producer
William Nicholas Selig
See all filmmakers & crew (1)
Trending

Become a member to see MOVIEmeter and news information about The Mishaps of a Bashful Man.
Status
Edit Released
Updated Apr 11, 1908
Release date
Apr 11, 1908 (United States)

Contacts

+ Add

Become a member to see contact information for The Mishaps of a Bashful Man.

Cast

 + Add Cast
0 cast members

Contribute to this section by adding a cast member

Add cast
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown

+ Add external reviews