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A Pair of Cupids

Name: A Pair of Cupids
Released: 1918-07-29
Duration: 50 min

1918

Movie

50 min

English

Henry Burgess favors a match between his ward, Virginia Parke, and his nephew, Peter Warburton, but she is only interested in her poodle, Frou Frou, and Peter devotes all of his attention to his business. To bring them together, Uncle Henry rents twin babies of the laundrywoman, Bridget McGroghan, placing one on Peter's doorstep and the other on Virginia's. Each discovering that the other has a baby, Peter and Virginia soon begin to share their views on child rearing and matrimony, and are about to become engaged when the babies disappear. Michael McGroghan, the twins' father, hires a pair of crooks to kidnap the babies so that he may collect the $25,000 bond that has been put up by Henry for their safe return. Peter, however, tracks down the kidnappers, and after the infants are returned to their grateful mother, he and Virginia look forward to having their own babies. (from the AFI)

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Director: R. William Neill•Genres: Comedy, Short, Romance

Plot Summary

This short silent comedy follows a young couple's romantic escapades, filled with playful misunderstandings and lighthearted charm. As they navigate their budding affections, their interactions are punctuated by whimsical scenarios typical of early romantic comedies. The narrative focuses on the humorous aspects of courtship and the sweet innocence of young love.

Critical Reception

As a silent short film from 1918, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain in modern terms. However, films of this era were generally reviewed for their entertainment value, comedic timing, and the performances of their actors. Shorts were a staple of cinema programming, often serving as lighter fare before feature films.